PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The veteran was awarded a 100% evaluation for PTSD effective in November 1994, based on the severity of his condition.

The veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, a cyst of the right side of the neck, gastroenteritis, an eye disorder, a plantar wart, an injury of the foot, a skin rash, blisters of the hands, and right wrist injury are all granted.

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence, despite his assertions about in-service stressors.

The Board found no basis for granting an effective date earlier than January 31, 1985 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence and a lack of clear diagnosis.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's PTSD, dysthymia and anxiety disability results in severe social and occupational impairment due to depression, irritability, increasing anxiety, combat-related flashbacks, nightmares, sleep difficulty and intrusive thoughts. The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder and a total rating based on individual unemployability, finding that his service-connected condition did not warrant such ratings.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran currently suffers from PTSD, which is related to his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board finds that an effective date of July 29, 1989 is appropriate for the grant of service connection and assignment of a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD and dysthymia, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective from June 1996. The veteran's shell fragment wound scar of the left index finger continues to be rated at 10 percent.

The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective November 21, 1997.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder, effective from the date of the decision. The veteran is also entitled to TDIU benefits based on his service-connected disabilities.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher evaluation as it results in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency, but generally functions satisfactorily.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for this level of disability.

The Board has deferred the decision on an increased rating for PTSD pending further development of medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent effective October 27, 1999. The veteran's residuals of head trauma with associated headaches are currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling and a higher rating is not warranted.