PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and readjudication, including consideration of staged ratings for PTSD and additional diagnostic codes for the back disability.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and development due to the need for a psychiatric evaluation, which was not conducted as scheduled. The combined rating of 80% from service-connected disabilities meets the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has determined that there is no credible supporting evidence for the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressor and no medical evidence of PTSD. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings were granted, with the combined disability rating now at 60 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD with intractable pain syndrome warrants a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of his claim.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it more nearly approximates the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the use of a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance that tends to wear out his clothing, nor does he have a service-connected skin condition requiring prescribed medication for irreparable damage to his outer garments. Therefore, he is denied an annual clothing allowance.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection and rated at 30 percent disabling effective from November 19, 1998. The appeal is about the evaluation of this disability.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of his service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor and because the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during his military service.

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

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD and has determined that it is in equipoise with respect to whether or not his current PTSD is related to his military service. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The veteran seeks service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board has ordered additional development to clarify the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders and determine if they are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100% evaluation, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a 70 percent rating is warranted based on significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD and right knee disability are severe enough to prevent him from obtaining or maintaining employment, meeting the criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is granted as it was incurred in active military service. The skin disorder, however, cannot be linked to Agent Orange exposure and thus denied.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The evidence did not establish a link between any current psychiatric condition and service.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder but granted a 60% rating for rheumatoid arthritis, sacroiliac joints and temporomandibular joint with ankylosing spondylitis, sacroiliitis and fibromyalgia.