PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a psychiatric examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is not related to her military service and denied all other claims. The veteran withdrew her increased rating claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the occurrence of in-service stressful events that may have led to the veteran's PTSD. The RO is instructed to obtain additional records, verify any claimed stressors, and schedule a VA examination if necessary.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, which he claims is related to his military service in the Persian Gulf War. The Board has determined that additional efforts are needed to confirm the veteran's claimed combat stressors and obtain supporting evidence.

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for service-connected PTSD, effective from September 22, 2000. The other issues were not addressed as they are remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher initial disability rating for PTSD. The RO granted service connection for PTSD on February 6, 2002, which is considered the earliest possible effective date under VA regulations.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The TDIU claim was also denied as the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder does not warrant a higher initial rating than the currently assigned 30 percent. The evidence shows symptoms consistent with the current evaluation, but no additional criteria for a higher rating are met.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and left knee disability are being remanded due to incomplete development. Additional evidence is needed, including unit histories and morning reports from his military service.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by anxiety and nightmares, but is mild in severity. The Board found that an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is not warranted.

The Board granted an effective date of July 10, 2002 for a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent evaluation, effective June 12, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loss of use of his lower extremities is not proximately due to or the result of service-connected disease or injury, and therefore does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection. The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing assistance or a special home adaptation grant was also denied as he does not have established service-connected disabilities involving the lower extremities.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including contacting the U.S. Armed Services Center for Research of Unit Records and undertaking further examination or other appropriate action.

The veteran is seeking an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected PTSD. The RO has granted service connection and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, effective October 2001. However, the veteran contends that his PTSD symptoms are more severe than what is currently rated.

The veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to clarify the nature of his claimed stressors and to determine if he currently suffers from a diagnosed psychiatric condition.