PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining all pertinent medical records and scheduling the veteran for any necessary VA examinations. The case will be reviewed again to determine if the benefits sought can be granted.

The veteran is demonstrably unable to obtain or retain employment due to his undifferentiated-type schizophrenia with PTSD, and the Board has granted a 100 percent schedular evaluation for this condition.

The Board has determined that the apportionment of $112 per month for the veteran's minor child, DMD, is proper and does not cause financial hardship on the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The veteran's testimony regarding his experiences in Vietnam, including witnessing deaths of civilians and military personnel, is consistent with the circumstances, conditions or hardships of his service.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal is based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board has granted the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of disability compensation in the amount of $2,403. The decision is based on the principle of equity and good conscience due to the veteran's current financial situation.

The Board has determined that the veteran currently has PTSD, as specified in the DSM-IV, and that he engaged in combat with the enemy. Therefore, his lay statements about in-service stressors are sufficient to establish them. As a result, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder should be remanded due to insufficient evidence of verified in-service stressors and conflicting medical records regarding the diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by difficulty adjusting to a worklike setting, depression, flashbacks and nightmares, difficulty sleeping, low energy, poor concentration, irritability and isolation from others. However, the symptoms do not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is permanently disabling and unable to work, meeting the criteria for a permanent 100 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that an effective date earlier than April 17, 1998 for a 100 percent schedular rating for service-connected PTSD is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should be remanded due to unclear and lacking details in his claimed stressors, and a need for further verification. The RO is instructed to obtain additional development including verifying the veteran's claimed stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination if necessary.

The Board denied service connection for neck pain, boils of the groin and arms, insomnia, tension headaches, and bronchial asthma due to an undiagnosed illness. The veteran's claims were not granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of stressors and a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran suffers from PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between his in-service stressors and his current symptoms. The case is remanded for further development.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective from the date of his original claim. His herniated disc at L5-S1 is rated at 60 percent.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted as his combat experiences in Grenada are consistent with the circumstances of such service.

The claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further investigation and evidence, including verification of stressors.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from securing and following gainful employment.