PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2000

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted, with the diagnosis based on in-service stressors and supported by credible evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The claim is now considered on its merits, as it was previously denied in February 1996 due to lack of appeal within one year. The veteran's PTSD diagnosis is supported by medical evidence linking current symptoms to claimed in-service stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to lack of new and material evidence, as well as insufficiently detailed claimed stressors in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is well-grounded, and thus grants this portion of her appeal. The RO should attempt to obtain alternative sources of evidence regarding the veteran's reported in-service sexual abuse and harassment.

PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling. Service connection for memory loss, folliculitis, and bronchitis due to Agent Orange exposure is granted. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure is also granted.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found it plausible. The liver disease claim is also well-grounded.

The Board found that the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is not well-grounded due to a lack of medical diagnosis of current disability.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD was granted, with the effective date not specified.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is well-grounded and granted the claim based on direct evidence of a link between his in-service stressors and his current PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for duodenitis with gastric reflux and history of duodenal ulcer, post-operative. The appeal regarding individual unemployability remains pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified stressor and concluding that a diagnosis of PTSD related to the incident in service is not accepted by the Board.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence and because the appeal was not properly submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current diagnosis of Schizotypal Personality Disorder to his active duty service.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 12, 1996 for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and his other service-connected conditions are not rated higher. The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD was found to be severe enough to warrant a rating of 70 percent, effective from May 29, 1996, and continuing until November 6, 1996. The decision also noted that the criteria for this disability were changed on November 7, 1996, but neither criterion was more favorable than the other.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and residuals of a neck injury was not well-grounded, as there is no competent medical evidence showing the presence of these conditions. The lumbosacral strain was granted an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD, is well-grounded. The case will now be remanded to determine if the stressors are consistent with combat service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia and PTSD, is plausible. The case was remanded multiple times due to various issues including the need for additional evidence and development.