PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 30, 2001 for a 50% evaluation for PTSD was denied.

The Board found that the veteran did not have PTSD due to an in-service stressor and denied her claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran became unemployable due to service-connected disabilities starting from his October 7, 1998 hospitalization for PTSD. Therefore, an effective date of May 13, 2001 is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from various healthcare providers and personnel files. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered after all evidence is obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including medical examinations and opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, PTSD, and hypothyroidism. The issues of TDIU and reduction in disability rating are also pending.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not warrant a higher evaluation than 30 percent, as his symptoms are mild and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including verifying stressors and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain Vet Center records.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for anxiety reaction with post-traumatic stress disorder was denied. The July 2000 Substantive Appeal, which sought a higher rating, was withdrawn by the veteran's authorized representative in November 2000.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by military service due to a lack of verified stressors, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The claims for increased evaluations for left knee, wrist, and lumbosacral strain remain denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that further development is required before deciding the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and pension benefits. The case is being remanded to the RO for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants this claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims of entitlement to increased disability evaluations for PTSD and TDIU. This includes obtaining medical records, scheduling a VA examination, and ensuring compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and ensuring compliance with VA regulations.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 100% disability rating for PTSD with anxiety reaction, as the claim was not filed within one year of the March 1987 decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining more information about the veteran's in-service stressors and conducting a VA examination.

PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to October 25, 2002 and increased to 50 percent thereafter.,Missile wound residuals of the left forearm were rated at 30 percent prior to October 25, 2002 and increased to 50 percent thereafter.,Missile wound residuals of the left upper arm were rated at 20 percent prior to October 25, 2002 and increased to 50 percent thereafter.,The veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable as of October 25, 2002.