PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The Board denied service connection for bipolar disorder, thoracic spine disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder as not well grounded.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his established service-connected conditions did not substantially or materially contribute to his death.

The veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 50 percent effective March 18, 1999. The disability is currently manifested by non-specific flashbacks and nightmares, auditory hallucinations once per month, gross alienation from people, irritability, impaired concentration and memory, and some homicidal and suicidal ideation at times.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective from February 7, 1995. The veteran's headaches are not service connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and duodenal ulcer, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher ratings based on the evidence of record.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, finding that it causes total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, which is his most significant service-connected disability, reasonably continues to be a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The VA has denied the appellant's claim to reopen her service connection for cause of death due to cirrhosis of the liver, finding that there is no evidence showing a relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and the veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for post-traumatic stress disorder prior to May 22, 1999 and from May 22, 1999 onwards.,Coronary artery disease and hypertension were not found to be related to service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective November 7, 2001.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a neck injury, including degenerative joint disease. The issue is now pending further development and decision.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted due to a diagnosed condition related to an in-service sexual assault, with supporting evidence from sources other than her service records.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and his hemorrhoids are rated at 10 percent. Both conditions meet the criteria for their respective ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to corroborate his claimed in-service stressors.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD, finding that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating than the current 50 percent.

The Board found that termination of the apportionment of the veteran's compensation benefits on behalf of his estranged wife was proper due to her failure to provide information regarding her current income and expenses, leading to an undue economic hardship.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of fracture of both tibias, as well as his service connection claims for PTSD, chronic dermatological disability, and chronic respiratory disability. The evidence did not support granting any of these claims.