PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The claim is now considered on its merits.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 70 percent for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that it results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The veteran's PTSD renders him demonstrably unable to obtain and retain employment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Board has granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective from August 5, 1993. The veteran's condition was found to be unemployable due to PTSD as early as November 1992.

The veteran was granted an effective date of February 27, 1996 for special monthly compensation based on being housebound due to his service-connected PTSD. The March 2000 VA psychiatric evaluation confirmed that he is permanently confined to his home and immediate surroundings.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 9, 1998 for a 100% evaluation for PTSD was granted. The effective date is set at the date of his claim for increase.

The Board's decision to deny PTSD and alleged hearing loss service connection is dismissed due to the withdrawal of a motion for CUE.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as his symptoms are characterized as mild to moderate and do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of service connection for PTSD.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for post-traumatic stress disorder and a neuroma of the right groin. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings based on the current symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for chondromalacia patella, right knee. The decision is final as no rating was assigned.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The issue of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis is remanded.

The Board granted a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD in November 1998, effective from December 24, 1990. The veteran's appeal also included an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as there is no evidence of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for additional evidence.

The case is being remanded to accommodate the appellant's request for a personal hearing before a member of the Travel Board at the North Little Rock, Arkansas RO.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to obtain or retain employment, and the Board has granted a 100% disability rating effective from October 28, 1991.

The Board granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective September 17, 2000, based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board granted an increased rating for PTSD from 10 percent to 30 percent, effective September 1, 1985.