PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending, and his request for a temporary total rating under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and PTSD, as well as his claim for glaucoma. The decision also addressed an increased rating for anxiety disorder and a temporary total hospitalization rating issue.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by irritability, depressed mood, flashbacks, obsessive intrusive thoughts, and sleep impairment (to include nightmares and insomnia). These symptoms result in some decrease in work efficiency and occasional inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board has determined that a 30 percent rating for the service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is warranted.

The veteran's PTSD was granted an increased evaluation to 50 percent effective June 11, 2000. Service connection for depression as secondary to PTSD is also granted.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, which is currently rated as 50 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected as a result of his combat experience during the Korean War.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him bedridden or so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, nor permanently housebound. Therefore, special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or account of housebound status was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's currently diagnosed lumbar strain with pain and osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine is not related to his period of active military service. The Board also found no evidence of PTSD in the record.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD disability increased to a 100 percent level prior to October 1, 1999 and granted an effective date of July 1, 1998 for the assignment of a 100 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of confirmed in-service stressors.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling since October 24, 1994.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, fungal infection of the feet, and residuals of shell fragment wounds to his right forearm, left upper arm, and right lower leg. The veteran was not provided with adequate VA examinations or treatment records during the initial stages of these claims.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no evidence to support the occurrence of in-service stressors and insufficient medical evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, citing insufficient evidence to support a higher rating.

PTSD is rated at 10 percent, effective December 9, 1997.

The VA has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is productive of severe social and industrial impairment, but not to a degree warranting an increased rating beyond 70 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded to the Baltimore, Maryland RO for further action.

The Board has determined that the veteran's scalp laceration scar with headaches does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to June 19, 1997 and increased to 50 percent from that date. The TDIU claim is also granted.