PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The VA has decided not to grant the veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to lack of verified stressful events. The case is being remanded for further development, including verification of alleged stressors and a comprehensive statement from the veteran.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, assigning a 50 percent rating effective from November 8, 2001.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his service connection for PTSD, finding that the earliest intent to apply for benefits was on December 2, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further examination. The appellant's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and a skin condition due to herbicide exposure were denied. The claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids was also denied.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in May 1999 due to lack of a diagnosed condition. The veteran now needs an examination to determine if he suffers from PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as depression, sleep difficulty, impaired thought processes, short-term memory loss, and panic attacks. The Board has determined that a disability rating of 30 percent for PTSD meets the criteria.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not warrant a higher rating, as his symptoms were consistent with a 30 percent disability rating based on occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. The Board also found that PTSD was incurred in active wartime service.

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

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examination and obtaining medical records.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 10 percent, and the appeal has been granted.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 5, 2000 for the veteran's increased evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU.

The veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further evaluation and possible increased rating due to recent changes in his medications.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claim because his death made it impossible to proceed with the appeal, and he had previously had a successful motion to reopen his case on new evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and clarification of his claims, including obtaining medical records and clarifying his desire for a hearing.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the claims can be decided. The veteran's low back disability and PTSD claim require additional medical examinations to determine the extent of his disabilities, as well as a review of the evidence to establish whether he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a verified in-service stressor and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of PTSD and the need for additional medical records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further adjudication due to the need for updated treatment records and a new psychiatric examination.