PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board found that there is neither evidence of a verified PTSD stressor nor a current diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD, and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The VA determined that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD and conflicting medical opinions exist regarding the veteran's mental health conditions. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a disability rating of 30 percent effective July 14, 2004. The RO denied increased ratings for the other conditions.

The veteran's PTSD prior to December 13, 2001 was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,From December 13, 2001, the veteran's PTSD is not productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD effective March 22, 2001. The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date retroactive to 1985.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, and TDIU was denied. The Board found that there is no medical evidence establishing a nexus between military service and current complaints.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a lack of verified in-service stressors and negative service records.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD. The case has been remanded due to additional evidence being added to the claims folder and a need to contact J.D., Veterans Affairs Director, Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to new evidence and VCAA compliance issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the validity of the PTSD diagnoses and the need for further evidence, including psychological testing and examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case to allow for a hearing and to consider whether new evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to deficiencies in VCAA notice and because of a request for a videoconference hearing.

The May 1991 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD is upheld, as the evidence did not show a stressful incident or stressful type service. The veteran's effective date request was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and heart disorders. The RO previously denied these claims in June 1994 without providing VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to procedural issues.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD related to an in-service gastrointestinal hemorrhage and denied the claim for a higher rating for duodenal ulcer disease. The veteran is entitled to a 10% disability rating for his duodenal ulcer disease.