PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the case is dismissed as no justiciable case or controversy remains.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the assignment of a total compensation rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied. The claims of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and for a skin condition are also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a lack of sufficient stressor events and because the veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed as the claimant withdrew their appeal after a 100% rating was granted.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development and notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000. The case will be reviewed again after all necessary steps are taken.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, with the diagnosis based on in-service stressors and supported by credible evidence.

The veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to January 18, 1996 resulted in severe social and industrial impairment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder was denied by the RO.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new VA examination.

The veteran seeks an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent. The RO has not obtained all treatment records from a VA medical facility in Youngstown, Ohio documenting treatment for PTSD and the veteran also contends that he should be afforded a social and industrial examination due to his unemployability.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current diagnosis and no verified in-service stressor.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since July 1998, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as depression, inability to work, and isolation.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from November 23, 1999.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 31, 2000 for a 100% evaluation for PTSD.

The VA has granted a 70 percent disability evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, reflecting significant impairment in most areas of his life.

The Board has determined that the retroactive compensation awarded to the veteran is countable income for improved disability pension benefits, and thus reduces his pension award.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim. The case was remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by military service, as there is no verified in-service stressor and he did not engage in combat with the enemy. The claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has granted an initial schedular rating of 50 percent for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) effective from November 1, 1996.