PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation. The TDIU claim was denied as the veteran's service-connected PTSD alone does not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling as of March 22, 2002. The rating was granted based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on daily functioning.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 29, 1996 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The decision found that the veteran did not act to reopen his previously denied claim prior to March 29, 1996.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's experiences during World War II were tantamount to combat with the enemy and his reported in-service stressors are credible. The other claims of service connection for low back disorder, hearing loss disability, diabetes, and hypertension have been remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hearing loss, and asbestos exposure. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen previous claims related to tobacco use/nicotine dependence and cold injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 14, 1999 for his total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The veteran was found not to be unemployable solely as a result of his service-connected conditions prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and there is no evidence linking Hepatitis C to service, including exposure to Agent Orange or shrapnel wounds. Therefore, both claims for service connection are denied.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has deferred a decision on the claim for an increased rating for PTSD and requested additional development. The case is now REMANDED to the RO via the AMC for obtaining VA medical records, Social Security Administration records, and scheduling neurological and orthopedic examinations.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent schedular rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues with stressor verification and additional service medical records.

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

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and clarification of his intent regarding a previous claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The veteran's diagnosis of PTSD is supported by credible supporting evidence, including his in-service exposure to combat events such as mortars, rockets, and sniper fire.

The Board has ordered the VA to verify the veteran's reported stressor of SCUD attacks during his service in the Persian Gulf. The case is then remanded for further review.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. A psychiatric examination will also be arranged to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The Board has determined that the issue should be remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if PTSD is related to in-service experiences or other conditions.