PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2000

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for PTSD, but not for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The veteran's claims are remanded for further development of his service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's appeal is about the propriety of an initial 10 percent evaluation for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has decided to remand the case due to additional evidence and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation, as it did not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors and thus not meeting the requirements of 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD and a higher rating for his left knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support such entitlement.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, head injuries, and a low back disorder. The appeal is not about service connection via the PACT Act or other presumptive conditions.

The veteran's claim for Service Disabled Veterans' Insurance under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1922 was denied because he did not file his application within the required one-year period following his service connection for PTSD, and there is no evidence of incompetence during that time.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound, as he is able to perform daily functions and protect himself from hazards.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a low back disability, but granted an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's service-connected frostbite disabilities have been granted increased ratings, with the highest rating of 30 percent for residuals of frostbite of the hands and feet. The traumatic arthritis of the hands and feet is rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, including PTSD, due to a lack of evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the veteran's statements and photographs provided credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence (that is, evidence establishing a diagnosis of PTSD) has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The veteran engaged in combat with the enemy during his active military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, and therefore denied this claim. The hearing loss disability is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence (that is, evidence establishing a diagnosis of PTSD) has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The veteran engaged in combat with the enemy during his active military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted since the July 1993 RO decision. The appeal is now remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a rescheduled hearing and potential compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, heart disease, PTSD, ocular disability, diarrhea, sinus problems, skin rashes, joint pains, nerve problems in the legs, leg cramps, burning feet, paralysis of the left side of the face, left hand and wrist injury, headaches, and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that these conditions did not manifest during service or are otherwise related to military service.

The veteran is seeking a higher disability evaluation for his service-connected PTSD. The RO has remanded the case to obtain additional medical evidence and conduct further examinations.