PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD was initially granted with a 30 percent evaluation effective October 28, 2001. The RO also granted an earlier effective date of October 28, 2001 for the initial grant of service connection.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with incremental aggravation of bipolar disorder by 15 percent, effective from January 18, 1996.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and determined that new and material evidence adequate to reopen the claim for service connection for a skin disorder had not been submitted.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that it is related to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD did not warrant a higher rating prior to June 6, 1998. The effective date for the 50% disability rating is set at June 6, 1998.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of April 1, 2000 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD. The appeal was remanded to obtain additional information and evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The issue is now considered on its merits.

The veteran's porphyria cutanea tarda is granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange. The issue of post-traumatic stress disorder remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder from November 23, 1992. The veteran's claim for a higher rating is denied. An effective date prior to March 18, 1998, for the 50 percent disability evaluation for PTSD is granted. The veteran's total unemployability due to his service-connected disorders is not met.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's current symptoms are linked to a verified stressor from his military service.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 16, 1991 for a 100% disability rating for PTSD was granted. The VA hospital discharge summary from August to September 1990 indicated the veteran was unemployable due to PTSD.

The veteran's death was not caused by his own willful misconduct. However, the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 because he did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating continuously for at least 10 years immediately preceding his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to incomplete information regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD and stressors.

The VA granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and assigned a disability evaluation of 100 percent.

The veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and his petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD were denied. The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for alcohol/substance abuse was also denied due to the statute prohibiting compensation benefits for primary alcohol abuse.

The veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including migraine headaches, COPD, asthma, tussive syncope, fatigue, major depression and PTSD, joint soreness due to an undiagnosed illness, hepatitis C, diarrhea, dental disorders (loss of teeth), and hemorrhoids have been granted. The service connection is determined on the merits for these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than January 9, 1998, for the grant of service connection and compensation for PTSD. The RO assigned a 50 percent disability evaluation to the veteran's PTSD as of January 9, 1998.

The Board found no verified stressor and denied service connection for PTSD.