PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

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

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 10 percent, and his shell fragment wound of the left thigh remains at a 10 percent rating. The Board found that the residuals of the service-connected injuries do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a compression fracture to T12 and post-traumatic stress disorder, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate any claimed in-service stressors and no diagnosis of PTSD based on verified stressor. The Board also found that a psychosis did not become manifest during active duty or within one year after separation.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, effective from November 7, 1996. The disability is characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The veteran's claims are now addressed on their merits.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent disabling from May 21, 1998 to March 13, 2001. As of March 14, 2001, the disability rating increased to 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, left knee disability, tremors and numbness of the hands and arms, low back disability, or disability of the hips/legs. The claims are denied as service connection is not warranted for these conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted, with a current evaluation of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a rating of 30 percent, effective from the date his claim to reopen was received.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was evaluated at 50 percent from March 31, 1993 to August 17, 1998 and at 70 percent as of August 18, 1998.

The Board found that none of the service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and frostbite, caused or contributed to the veteran's death due to a pedestrian versus motor vehicle accident. The appellant appealed this decision.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be service-connected.,The left eye disorder is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes. The cervical spine, low back, right lower extremity (right ankle), left upper extremity on organic basis, genitourinary disorder, psychiatric disorder, headaches and memory loss on organic basis, and stomach disability are all found to be not service-connected.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and kidney disorder have been dismissed as the appeal has been abandoned due to the veteran not providing his current address or responding to requests for information.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has denied the appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no evidence of current diagnosis or a link between his in-service stressor and his symptoms.

The veteran's appeal is for a higher rating for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has ordered additional development to be completed, including obtaining medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that it is related to his in-service stressors and making no mention of any presumption or secondary service connection.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder resulted in difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, but not to the extent warranting a higher rating.