PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the veteran, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no current disability from PTSD and insufficient medical evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 100 percent disability rating for anxiety reaction, effectively resolving the veteran's appeal.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in July 1993. The veteran's testimony and VA examination provided sufficient evidence to consider the merits of his claim.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for low back and left knee disorders, as well as granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder. The effective date remains unchanged at March 22, 2001.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in severe impairment, with total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms closely approximate the criteria for such a rating.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, which is service-connected and rated at 70 percent disabling, has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board grants a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 11, 1992, for service connection of PTSD. The decision found no clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal before a decision was made.

The veteran is found to have PTSD due to his experiences in service, particularly during combat operations in Vietnam.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent disability rating from May 16, 2001.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of combat involvement and insufficient corroborated stressors to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of medical evidence diagnosing the condition.

The VA has denied the appellant's claim for an increased evaluation of his post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service, with evidence showing a verified inservice stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a link between his claimed in-service traumatic stressors and his current symptoms.