PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The VA determined that the left thumb wound does not currently cause any functional impairment, PTSD is not productive of total social or industrial impairment, and arthritis is not linked to service exposure.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service stressors and military service.

The Board has granted an initial 50 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective February 26, 1999.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the case can be decided, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to combat exposure in Vietnam, and thus grants his claim.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence of a service stressor and no current medical diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA determined that there is no medical evidence showing the veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated during service and denied her claim.

The veteran's PTSD was granted effective June 13, 1997. From June 13, 1997 to July 21, 2003, he received a 30 percent evaluation for PTSD. Effective July 22, 2003, the VA increased his PTSD rating to 70 percent.

The Board has found that the veteran's exposure to sniper fire during service is credible, and thus establishes a stressor for PTSD. The claim will be remanded for further examination to determine if the verified stressor resulted in PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional development, including providing notice of VCAA rights and evidence from sources other than service records that may corroborate a veteran's account of physical assault incidents.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent effective January 5, 2001. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted prior to this date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a through and through gunshot wound to Muscle Group XIII of the left thigh do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, while his PTSD is also rated at 30 percent. The RO denied increased evaluations for both conditions.

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

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, and the RO has granted an increased rating from 30 to 70 percent.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, trauma headaches, and a neck disorder due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

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

The veteran's PTSD is shown to be manifested by deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as impaired impulse control and an inability to establish effective relationships, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The issue of entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected PTSD has been remanded for further development.