PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The Board found that the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70% evaluation of PTSD was denied because the increase in disability occurred within one year prior to his claim, and thus is not factually ascertainable as of any date before October 4, 1993.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and PTSD, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the PTSD claim. The hypertension claim was also denied as there was no in-service or presumptive exposure.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since June 3, 1997 to May 29, 2000. The symptoms include depression, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, social isolation, anger, irritability, flashbacks, paranoia, difficulty with concentration, and job difficulties.

The Board found that the appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD was not well-grounded and denied it, concluding that PTSD did not occur during her active military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder does not warrant a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD renders him demonstrably unable to obtain or retain employment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from February 6, 1996 to May 3, 1999 and increased to 50 percent from May 4, 1999. The Board denied higher ratings for the periods in question.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD with anxiety and depression did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to November 9, 1999 or in excess of 50 percent from that date.

The Board found that the evidence supported a reduction in the veteran's PTSD evaluation from 100% to 30%, but also found that the rating should have been restored to 50%. The decision is granted for partial restoration to 50%.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD materially contributed to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the veteran's death. The issue of entitlement to aid and attendance and housebound allowance for a surviving spouse is remanded due to failure to provide a statement of the case.

The VA assigned a 100 percent rating for the service-connected PTSD effective on August 30, 2000. The veteran continues to appeal for higher ratings.

The veteran's PTSD and other service-connected conditions have not met the criteria for higher ratings during the specified periods. The neuropathy of the left laryngeal nerve is noncompensable, and there is no evidence that his unemployability due to service-connected disabilities warrants a total rating.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD with Conversion Reaction is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's initial compensable evaluation for a shell fragment wound scar of the lumbar spine was granted. However, an increased evaluation to 100 percent for PTSD is denied prior to September 21, 1998 and affirmed from that date.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his PTSD, currently rated at 70 percent. The evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement with respect to the March 1994 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD and back disorder, thus dismissing the claims due to lack of jurisdiction.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD and noting that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during his service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to a lack of credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.