PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, primarily manifested by a depressed mood and affect, some anxiety, some hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, and poor motivation, is productive of no more than moderate impairment. Therefore, the claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for authorization of ongoing non-VA (fee basis) treatment, finding that massage therapy or reflexology is not reasonable and necessary medical treatment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. However, further examination is needed to clarify the current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and compliance with Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 requirements.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to an in-service sexual assault, and the veteran is entitled to increased evaluations for her right salpingectomy and appendectomy scar.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and rectal carcinoma due to incomplete records regarding his alleged in-service stressors and a need for further medical examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no credible supporting evidence of combat exposure, and the stressors claimed do not meet the regulatory requirement for 'credible supporting evidence.' The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence weighs against a finding of engagement in combat with the enemy.

The veteran claims service connection for PTSD, alleging exposure to traumatic events during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. The RO has not obtained his service medical records and is requesting them to determine if they contain relevant information.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher rating than the current 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim due to lack of new and material evidence.

The VA denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, maintaining the current rating.

The Board determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the effective date remains May 21, 1998.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Hepatitis C, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors or a diagnosis related to service.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, and is remanding the case to consider each pending claim separately. The RO should also ensure that all necessary actions are taken in accordance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's participation in combat and specific stressors. The veteran is requested to provide more details or submit additional information for verification.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional evidence and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development, including obtaining records of private and VA psychiatric treatment, verifying in-service stressors with USASCRUR, scheduling a VA examination, and re-adjudicating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of additional evidence submitted by the appellant.