PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in service on the basis of exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the TDIU cannot be earlier than January 26, 2001, due to the veteran's prior receipt of a temporary total disability rating for PTSD during this period. The evidence does not show an increase in disability from service-connected conditions within one year before the claim was received.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a more recent examination.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD, when combined with residuals of an on-the-job head injury and subsequent brain dysfunction (due to a stroke), prevented him from being gainfully employed for at least one year. As such, the disability rating for PTSD is not warranted as his condition worsened due to non-service-connected factors.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD has been withdrawn due to his request. The issue of an earlier effective date is being remanded.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notice and duty-to-assist provisions, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits information.

The Board granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) effective from December 21, 1989, the date of receipt of the initial claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, migraine headaches, and vertigo due to lack of verified in-service stressors. The claim for service connection for PTSD was not granted as there is no evidence that the claimed stressors occurred during service.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to October 27, 1998. The effective date for the TDIU claim remains under consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to her failure to appear for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for completion of additional development, including verification of service in Vietnam and verification of alleged stressors.

The VA determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD cannot be associated with his military service or any verified stressor event in service.

The Board found that there is no verifiable stressor related to military service and concluded that PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by the veteran's active service.

The case is being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a travel board hearing and considering the veteran's claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination and the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressor events.

The veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for major depression with headaches and PTSD prior to September 26, 1992 are being remanded due to the need for further development. The issue is also unclear whether he intends to appeal the effective date assigned for service connection or the effective date for the 100% disability rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was a complete grant of the benefit for which the appeal had been developed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is service-connected due to in-service exposure to SCUD missile attacks. The chronic pathology of the back and right thigh are also found to be service-connected based on service connection theory related to Gulf War service. Fibromyalgia was not found to be service-connected.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The RO will adjudicate this issue, taking into consideration the recently received evidence.

The RO will conduct further development to determine the current severity of the appellant's left knee condition and whether he has any other service-connected disabilities.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.,The RO will attempt to verify the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and schedule a VA mental disorders examination to assess the nature and extent of any diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The examiner will also be asked to determine if the appellant's headaches, weight loss, diminished sex drive, or sleep disorder are due to undiagnosed illness.