PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2000

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is now rated at the highest possible level of disability (100%), reflecting severe social and industrial inadaptability due to his symptoms.

The veteran's PTSD was productive of no more than a definite inability to establish or maintain effective or wholesome relationships with people and/or definite industrial impairment from September 24, 1993, through February 5, 1995. From April 1, 1995, the criteria for a current evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD have been met.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, granting his claim based on new and material evidence.

The Board previously denied TDIU prior to April 22, 1997. The Court vacated this decision and ordered the Board to obtain Social Security Administration records that may contain relevant evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there were no verified stressors related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his claimed PTSD stressors are not supported by credible evidence. The claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes was denied due to the veteran's failure to report for VA medical examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and an initial disability rating for his scar on the right cornea, as well as his claim to restore service connection for PTSD. The RO is directed to obtain additional evidence regarding the authenticity of the veteran's military awards and stressor allegations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for PTSD is well-grounded, and service connection will be granted. The claims for refractive error of both eyes and arthritis are denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has found the claim to be well-grounded and granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, muscle tension headaches, and a tumor of the jaw. The RO also denied his claims for new and material evidence regarding skin disorders due to Agent Orange exposure and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a traveling Member of the Board and returning it to the Board for appellate consideration.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, prostate disorder, and degenerative arthritis of the left knee are not well-grounded. The evidence does not support a diagnosis or current disability for any of these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% evaluation.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is rated at a 30 percent disability evaluation, and the Board has granted an increased evaluation to a 70 percent rating based on current manifestations of suicidal ideations, depression, avoidance, and isolation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his reported in-service stressors and thus denying his claim.

The veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, and the appeal seeks a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD was granted, with a 100 percent disability rating effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an initial evaluation for anterior wedging, T8 and T9. The claim for PTSD was found to be not well grounded due to lack of medical evidence of a current disability. The claim for an increased rating for anterior wedging, T8 and T9, was denied as the veteran's condition did not warrant a higher evaluation.