PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2000

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent disability rating, effective as of November 7, 1996.

The VA has determined that the appellant's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 50 percent disabling and does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic lumbar strain and found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen his PTSD service connection claim.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, and the Board has granted a higher initial evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence linking her current diagnosis to a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has granted a 70% rating for the veteran's PTSD, effective from August 30, 1996. The veteran is now entitled to a higher rating of 100%, effective March 11, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and to reopen his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is due to his in-service experiences and has granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder has rendered her demonstrably unable to obtain or retain employment since the date of her original claim for service connection, warranting a 100 percent disability rating effective February 26, 2000.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records from the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. for PTSD and any other psychiatric disorder dated in 1982 and 1983. The veteran's claim may now be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Board has determined that further development is required before the issue of entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder can be decided on the merits. The veteran's attorney submitted additional evidence, and the RO should attempt to obtain a copy of the veteran's SSA award decision and any supporting evidence not currently associated with the claims folder.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted, but the RO assigned a 30 percent evaluation. The veteran contends that his symptoms require medication and ongoing medical treatment.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to August 23, 1996. His TDIU was granted effective from that date.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating, but the RO must evaluate the veteran's nonservice-connected conversion reaction as part of his PTSD. The RO should also consider applying both old and revised criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. × 4.130, 4.132, Diagnostic Code 9411.

The veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and thoracic and lumbar spine scoliosis, as well as his claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes, were denied by the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received from USASCRUR regarding in-service exposure to combat stressors. The appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 30 percent for PTSD, effective from the date of the decision. The right knee disorder is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left knee disability and is unsure about the validity of his PTSD claim due to incomplete information.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and is granting it, finding that new and material evidence was received. The case will be remanded to verify a claimed stressor during service.