PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2001

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD was granted. The effective date of service connection for PTSD is set as the day following the receipt of his July 26, 1995 claim.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses for private care rendered on May 24, 1999 due to lack of authorization and because the treatment was not in a medical emergency that would have been hazardous to life or health.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of PTSD and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The VA has assigned a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, effective from June 1998. The veteran's symptoms include depression, nightmares, and flashbacks triggered by loud noises.

The veteran's PTSD with major depression has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since April 26, 2001.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not suffer from PTSD and therefore, denied his claim for service connection.

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

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for PTSD and also denied entitlement to TDIU due to lack of service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% evaluation.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of claim. Service connection for a left ankle injury was granted.

The veteran's PTSD was manifested by severe social and industrial impairment, but not total social and industrial impairment. The Board found that the criteria for a 70 percent rating have been met from February 6, 1996 to December 16, 1998.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and he contends that his symptoms warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, finding that his service-connected PTSD is manifested by mild occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical opinions and evidence. The veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis of the right shoulder and an increased evaluation for PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and extent of any current psychiatric disability, and whether it is at least as likely as not that any such disability existed during the veteran's active service. The claim will be remanded for completion of these actions.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

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

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD, and his reported symptoms of insomnia, irritability, diminished sex drive, memory loss, headaches, elbow condition, and left ankle pain are related to known clinical diagnoses rather than an undiagnosed illness. The veteran's joint pain is also considered but no specific service connection was granted.

The veteran's claim for a higher schedular rating for his service-connected PTSD was denied. The case is being returned to the RO to schedule a Travel Board hearing and ensure full compliance with notice and duty to assist provisions.