PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 22, 2002, based on significant social and occupational dysfunction.

The VA granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from January 15, 2001.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, effective May 5, 2000. The RO granted a 20 percent rating for his service-connected residuals of a SFW to the right (major) hand on that same date. His claim for a compensable rating for the service-connected residuals of a SFW to the right posterior thigh was denied.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal due to financial reasons and inability to remember all details of the in-service incident.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the appellant's claim for benefits has been submitted. The appeal is granted as the claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is reopened.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD due to service, and there is no evidence of a left knee disorder related to service. The claim for service connection for these conditions was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, higher initial evaluations for mechanical low back strain and left patellofemoral pain syndrome, and a 10% rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities were denied. The RO assigned noncompensable ratings to the low back and left knee conditions.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to his service in Vietnam.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation beyond 50 percent.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depression and dysthymia has caused her to be unable to obtain or retain employment throughout the duration of her appeal, leading to a 100% disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and grants service connection for PTSD.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The veteran's PTSD has been determined to be totally incapacitating, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

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 that the diagnoses were not related to his alleged exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, with all elements for service connection established.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence corroborating the occurrence of an in-service stressful experience.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent evaluation from November 13, 1997 to February 26, 1999 and a 10 percent evaluation thereafter. The decision is based on the severity of his symptoms during these periods.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, which was previously denied in July 1991. The decision is based on VA outpatient treatment records showing treatment for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.