PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2000

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and determined that a 30 percent evaluation was not warranted for the veteran's left shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed PTSD was incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of totally incapacitating symptoms, with explosions of aggressive energy resulting in virtual isolation in the community and a demonstrable inability to obtain or retain employment.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found it to be well grounded. The claim is now considered on its merits.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, tinea of the feet and hands, and bilateral hearing loss with tinnitus were denied as they are not well-grounded. The claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new psychiatric and orthopedic examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and low back disability. The RO will also review the claims folder to ensure all necessary evidence has been obtained.

The Board dismissed the motion seeking review of a March 9, 1998 decision denying an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder due to withdrawal by the moving party's attorney.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's claim of service connection for a shell fragment wound to the left side and PTSD is granted. Service connection for the shell fragment wound is established based on in-service injury, while service connection for PTSD is granted as well.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for a comprehensive VA psychiatric examination to differentiate PTSD symptoms from those caused by alcohol dependence, and to assess the current severity of the veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 1, 1998. The left knee disability was denied as not related to service.

The veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for obtaining additional VA outpatient clinic records and Ancora State Hospital admission records. The claim will be reconsidered based on these new documents.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective October 29, 1997. The RO has also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, based on verified stressors and medical evidence linking current symptoms to his military service.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent since January 27, 1994. The VA determined that the symptoms are mild and do not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is well grounded. However, the claim for reopening a back disability was denied as no new and material evidence had been presented.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of post-traumatic stress disorder due to new and material evidence. The claim is also considered well-grounded.