PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for PTSD, finding that the earliest date of receipt by VA was May 17, 2001.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and for issuance of a statement of the case regarding the effective date issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new evidence was received to reopen the veteran's claim of PTSD, and as a result, service connection for PTSD is granted.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD needs further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying claimed stressors. The case is remanded to the RO for these actions.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 30, 1990 for the increased 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the September 1997 rating decision.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that while the veteran had a service-connected condition (post-traumatic stress disorder), it did not contribute to or cause his death from coronary artery disease.

The veteran's request for a videoconference hearing before the Board at the RO is granted. The VA must obtain his current VA clinical records and those from Center for Stress Recovery, which have not yet been associated with the claims file.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating due to incarceration is denied as the reduced rate of benefits for incarcerated veterans applies following the 61st day of incarceration.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, but denied his claims for stomach ulcers. The veteran remains non-eligible for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examinations. The issues are whether hypertension can be service-connected as secondary to PTSD or diabetes, and whether the current rating for PTSD should be increased.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, reflecting severe occupational impairment with near-continuous depression.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating has been granted. The issue of service connection for infertility remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and due process, including obtaining additional medical records and ensuring compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claims for PTSD, but not for a back disorder or psychiatric disorder. The gastrointestinal and skin disorders are not service-connected due to lack of evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to a verified in-service stressor and his service-connected hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the veteran suffers from PTSD related to verified in-service stressors.