PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The veteran's PTSD is productive of incapacitating symptoms resulting in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent schedular rating effective from October 27, 2000.

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 the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy. The diagnosis of PTSD is based on the veteran's self-reported history.

The Board has determined that the effective date for a 100 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder is September 15, 2002.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for the RO to review his claim of entitlement to TDIU, including consideration of all of his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from October 27, 1998 to January 31, 2000 and increased to 70 percent from February 1, 2000. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (increased rating) while others were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.

The VA denied an initial rating for PTSD from October 1, 1991 through December 21, 2000.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active service, particularly his combat experiences in Vietnam. The case was remanded for additional development.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim.

The Board found that there was no credible supporting evidence of the in-service stressor to support the diagnosis of PTSD related to service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

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

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected PTSD has been granted with a maximum disability rating of 100 percent, which is the highest possible rating. As this constitutes a total rating, there are no remaining issues or controversies over which the Board has jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in September 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his condition warranted a 50 percent rating based on considerable social and industrial impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, specifically his exposure to inservice stressors such as uncovering human remains and nearly drowning. The evidence supports these stressors and there is a link between current symptoms of PTSD and the veteran's reported experiences.

The Board finds the evidence is in relative equipoise and grants a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board finds that the veteran's depressive disorder, panic disorder, and PTSD are related to her period of active service. Therefore, the claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 50 percent, reflecting moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.