PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 70% from April 1, 2001. The disability rating is based on the severity of symptoms and occupational/social impairment.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating greater than 30 percent, based on symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. The veteran was found to have some impairment but no significant occupational or social impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that confirms the claimed stressors and no diagnosis of PTSD related to verified stressors.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new evidence verifying in-service stressors. The diagnosis of PTSD is supported by medical records and the veteran's own account, with the central issue being whether the claimed stressors occurred during service.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, defective vision of the left eye, and a chronic back disorder were all denied. The claim for service connection for a left wrist disorder was also denied.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, concluding that there was no evidence of record to corroborate any specific stressor events in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and major depression as secondary to the service-connected right knee disability, finding that new evidence did not support reopening of the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verifiable stressor and his allegations of in-service events were not corroborated by official records.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, a skin disorder, and hypertension. The psychiatric disorder is considered to be a panic disorder incurred during active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety as there was no verified inservice stressor.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for a higher initial rating for short term memory loss due to an undiagnosed illness. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

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

The VA has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, effective from June 15, 2000.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms that are productive of total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the reduction of a 30 percent rating for PTSD to a noncompensable level was improper due to failure to comply with regulatory requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of April 25, 2001 for a 50 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that it was not factually ascertainable that PTSD met the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to this date.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, maintaining the current rating of 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new medical evidence. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits.