PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and verification of in-service stressors. The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which may be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the medical records. Therefore, the claim cannot be granted as service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The RO has not granted a higher rating based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional evidence and ensure proper VCAA notice, including a review of the veteran's VR&E file and informing him of his rights in the VA claims process.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and their impact on his post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected peptic ulcer disease contributed substantially to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the veteran's death. The appellant is also eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The veteran's case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the San Diego RO. The case will be returned to the Board after the scheduled hearing.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating effective February 1, 2002.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for the requested development, including verification of a collision involving the USS Bigelow and the USS Belknap.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the veteran suffers from PTSD. Further examination is needed to determine if a diagnosis of PTSD is warranted.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for the requested development, including obtaining information from USASCRUR regarding the veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and nearly total social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating effective March 1, 1998.

The veteran's PTSD was initially granted with a 10% rating effective May 11, 1993. The RO increased the disability evaluation to 30% from May 11, 1993, and then to 70% effective December 15, 1999.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher rating than the current 50 percent.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and granted it. The issues of an initial compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss disability and increased rating for low back disability are addressed in the remand section.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to procedural issues related to notification and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The veteran's service connection for residuals of an injury to the mouth is granted. The claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD remains denied, with a current rating of 30 percent.

The veteran's PTSD, right thigh shell fragment wound residuals, and varicose veins of the right leg have been rated at their maximum levels. The combined rating is 90 percent, which prevents him from holding gainful employment.