PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The Board found that the veteran did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement regarding the effective date for his grant of service connection for PTSD, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on new evidence provided by the appellant.

The Board denied an increase in the initial 30 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as his symptoms were consistent with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD. The claim for PTSD was not granted, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss was reopened due to new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and the RO denied service connection for a right ear disability. The veteran's claim to reopen his PTSD claim was denied due to lack of new and material evidence, while his right ear disability claim is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied increased evaluations for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to December 1, 1989, for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability and for an increased schedular rating. The RO assigned an effective date of December 1, 1989, which was not challenged by the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence supporting the diagnosis and no verified in-service stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 31, 1997 for the award of a total disability rating for compensation purposes on the basis of individual unemployability (TDIU). The appeal was based on new evidence that reopened his service connection claims.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not demonstrate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is no credible evidence corroborating his alleged in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder was denied. The cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, was also denied as its incurrence or aggravation during active duty could not be presumed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor and concluding that his current symptoms were not related to military service.

The Board denied the claim for an effective date earlier than November 1, 1997, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. His malaria has been increased to a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD but remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors. The veteran's inability to recall specific details related to his alleged combat experiences prevented their verification.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining records of treatment and a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed inservice stressors and thus no link between current symptoms and service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 100 percent, the maximum available benefit.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was granted service connection as it is related to his in-service combat experience.