PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a nervous disorder (Inclusive of PTSD) and hearing loss. The evidence received since the September 1994 decision does not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to missing service records, Social Security Administration records, and VA treatment records. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding the December 1999 rating decision, which assigned disability ratings for neurocirculatory asthenia. The issues of earlier effective dates and higher disability ratings are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, finding that the veteran's nicotine dependence during military service led to his current condition.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, based on direct evidence and without any need to reopen the case or consider other theories such as secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development of records, including Social Security Administration and VA vocational rehabilitation records.

The case is being remanded for additional development and consideration of the new evidence received by the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to verify or corroborate his alleged stressors during active military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple orthopedic issues, prevent her from maintaining substantial gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded for a VA psychiatric examination and review of records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disability, including dysthymia and/or chronic depression, due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the claim for an effective date prior to November 1, 1997, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder. The case will be returned to the RO for additional examination and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a pulmonary disability and PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been received. The decision also noted that the issue of service connection for PTSD will be addressed in a later decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is attributable to service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim requires additional development due to new case precedent and VCAA requirements, including a review of in-service stressors.

The veteran's appeal is about the evaluation of his service-connected PTSD. The RO denied an increased rating, and the case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection of PTSD. The appellant's claim will now be reviewed on its merits.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for the requested development.