PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board determined that the appellant's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated during active service and denied his claim. The neurologic disorder claim is also denied as there is no evidence of a current condition.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the service-connected PTSD, which more nearly approximates the criteria for such a rating. The veteran's hypertension is also found to be related to his service-connected PTSD.

The VA has granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, and an initial compensable rating (10%) for athlete's foot. The respiratory disease claim remains at 60 percent.

The Board is considering whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) and PTSD. The veteran's claim for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was previously denied, but the RO reopened this claim based on new evidence. The claim for PTSD remains pending as it lacks sufficient supporting evidence.

The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder effective May 18, 2018, based on new and material evidence submitted after the original denial in 1982.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss. The issues of service connection for a skin disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange and PTSD remain under consideration.

The VA granted an increased rating for PTSD to 30 percent, but denied service connection for the condition.

The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD and the request for an earlier effective date, finding that the January 1997 RO decision was final and the correct effective date is November 12, 1998.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The RO will now proceed with a de novo review on the merits.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD related to service and therefore denied the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD and concluding that his symptoms were better explained by other conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for post-traumatic stress disorder is granted, based on a finding that his claimed stressors are supported by medical evidence and there is a link between current symptoms and those stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and examinations to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD and his need for regular aid and attendance. The rating for PTSD will be reconsidered under both old and new criteria.

The Board found that the initial 30% evaluation for PTSD from January 31, 1996 to August 22, 1999 was proper and did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was withdrawn, and the appeal is dismissed.

The veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder with alcoholism is rated at 100 percent effective from October 21, 1993.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment information.