PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no current or prior diagnosis of PTSD, and thus no in-service event could be linked to his condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection, finding that his postoperative residuals of a deviated nasal septum did not warrant service connection due to preexisting condition. The other issues were also denied.

The veteran's PTSD has been manifested by continuous depression, isolation, poor concentration, intrusive thoughts, difficulties falling or staying asleep, nightmares, and disturbances of motivation and mood, producing total occupational impairment. The schedular criteria for a 100 percent rating for PTSD are met.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000. The RO must ensure that all notification and development actions required by this law are completed, including obtaining medical records from his VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder, which was previously assigned as 30 percent. The veteran's appeal is now resolved in his favor.

The Board has determined that additional action is required prior to further review of the veteran's appeal, including adjudicating raised claims for service connection and an increased disability evaluation. The RO should then readjudicate the issue of entitlement to TDIU benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a cold injury (frostbite), hypertension, a heart disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disability including PTSD and a circulatory disability. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, citing insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service records show he had active duty in Vietnam and engaged in combat. The VA medical records indicate a current diagnosis of PTSD, which is consistent with his reported stressors during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no competent medical evidence of a current diagnosis or during or subsequent to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 26, 1998, for the award of service connection for PTSD with major depression.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to changes in the law and failure to provide proper notice.

The VA determined that the initial 30 percent rating for PTSD was appropriate and upheld.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD effective October 16, 1996 and assigned a 10% rating. The RO increased the rating for residuals of right leg burns to 40% effective September 9, 1997.

The veteran's PTSD warranted a 100 percent evaluation for two years prior to his death, and he was found eligible for accrued benefits.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in severe social and industrial impairment from January 12, 1995 to March 19, 1998. Since then, it has resulted in considerable social and industrial impairment.

The veteran is granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective from the date of claim. The TDIU claim is moot as it was not received until after the PTSD evaluation was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), finding that there was no medical evidence linking any current psychiatric disorder to service or a specific in-service stressor.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to November 7, 1996 or as of November 7, 1996.

The Board is unable to decide whether the veteran's claim should be reopened due to a lack of information. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, SSA disability benefits records, and verifying stressors.