PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no verified inservice stressor and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD and service connection for his schizophrenia, finding that the conditions are not related to his military service.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 2, 1987, for the award of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including paranoid schizophrenia and PTSD) was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and residuals of a head injury, finding that there were no verified in-service stressors for PTSD and insufficient medical evidence to support current diagnoses or link to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, right ear hearing disability, and left ear hearing disability due to a lack of verified in-service stressors and insufficient medical evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The appellant's claim for a higher disability rating for his PTSD was granted, with the RO applying the revised Schedule for Rating Disabilities effective November 7, 1996.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from August 19, 1997 to July 16, 1998 and increased to 50 percent effective September 18, 1998.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, finding that it meets the criteria for this rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent disability rating from the effective date of service connection, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, and he is assigned a 100% rating for schizophrenia. The issue of TDIU is moot as the veteran already has a compensable rating for his hearing loss.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from December 1, 1993 through April 7, 1995.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, effective April 8, 1999.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 50 percent for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, which was previously rated at 30 percent. The decision is based on the current status of the disability and does not involve any new evidence or changes in the existing service connection.

The veteran's claim for additional compensation benefits for his children was denied because he failed to provide the required Social Security numbers within one year of being notified, and none of his dependents met the eligibility criteria for dependent children.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant impairment in most areas such as work and social relationships.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of his claim. The decision also notes that he is not entitled to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD from June 9, 1994. The appellant's PTSD is manifested by severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and a sleep disorder and chronic fatigue secondary to an undiagnosed illness or sleep apnea due to incomplete development of evidence. The claims will be reviewed in light of relevant law, regulations, and court decisions.