PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his claimed stressors were not verified and did not occur during combat. The Board also found that there was no credible supporting evidence to support his non-combat stressors.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors. The RO is instructed to continue efforts to verify these stressors and provide further development as necessary.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The veteran's appeal is to determine if he should receive a higher evaluation for his service-connected PTSD. The VA has not provided adequate examination or evidence, and the case must be remanded for further development.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has decided to remand the veteran's case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD and a TDIU rating was granted, with the effective date set at April 1, 2001.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is now rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. As a result, the claim remains denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and verification of alleged stressors.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating as his disability is only 30% disabling and he has other non-service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or maintaining employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD manifested symptomatology for the period from June 30, 1999, that more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in work and family relationships, judgment, and mood. Therefore, a 70 percent disability rating is granted.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to combat exposure, and thus, it was granted.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to a lack of evidence linking his cardiovascular disease to his military service. The DIC claim was also denied as the veteran did not meet the criteria for total disability based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% evaluation effective September 17, 1996. His initial evaluations for the traumatic amputation have also been granted. The TDIU issue is resolved as his PTSD now meets the criteria for a 100% evaluation.

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

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The VA has granted an increased rating for the veteran's PTSD from 30% to 50%. The current disability picture warrants a 50% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, including obtaining information about his alleged stressors and conducting a VA psychiatric examination.