PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The VA determined that the appellant's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it only manifests mild symptomatology and does not cause significant occupational or social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 9, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet or nearly approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation prior to August 9, 2000, and from August 9, 2000.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating. The preponderance of evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of submitting new and material evidence to reopen his PTSD claim, as there was no current diagnosis provided in the additional evidence submitted.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation, reflecting severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and a rating of 10 percent for post-traumatic headaches, effective from January 17, 1978.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted due to the presence of a diagnosed condition and verified stressor.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hepatitis B and C, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the PTSD claim. The VA medical records do not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or hepatitis B and C.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The VA examiner found no evidence of PTSD in the veteran's medical records or during his examination, concluding that he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since November 1, 2000, but the RO has not awarded a higher rating. The current rating adequately reflects his symptoms and impairment.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of his active military service and has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no verified in-service stressor related to the condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a travel board hearing.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not result in more than moderate impairment, thus an evaluation higher than 30 percent is not warranted from June 28, 1996, to November 7, 1996.

The Board found that the veteran's depressive disorder is service-connected, but denied PTSD as there was no evidence of a stressor event in service. The decision is mixed because some issues were granted and others not.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his disability severely impairs his ability to function in almost all areas.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is causally linked to his combat service during World War II, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The VA has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective May 30, 1997. The veteran's service-connected PTSD precludes him from gainful employment.