PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was denied because the claimed stressors were not corroborated by supporting evidence.

The Board denied both claims for service connection, finding no credible evidence of the claimed stressors and noting that there is no showing of an in-service injury or residuals.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is no credible evidence corroborating his alleged in-service stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The VA Regional Office denied the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 50 percent is warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has granted an increased disability evaluation of 50% for PTSD from January 18, 1994 to September 24, 2000 and a 100% disability rating for PTSD beginning on September 25, 2000.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including shrapnel wounds to the right hand and leg, as well as PTSD, are not rated higher than their current levels.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms meet or more nearly approximate the severity of occupational and social impairment needed for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to a lack of evidence supporting the occurrence of the alleged in-service assault and battery.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him demonstrably unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation effective from the date of claim on November 6, 1995.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in no more than social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to anxiety, depression, and traumatic recollections. The criteria for an initial rating of 50 percent are met.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, based on new evidence submitted since the previous denial in November 1994.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, finding that the residuals of shell fragment wounds did not warrant a rating in excess of the current evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and a rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective April 4, 2000. The appellant's PTSD symptoms have resulted in significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and determined that it was incurred in active service. The evidence presented since the previous denial is considered new and material, allowing the claim to proceed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to April 7, 1995, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD from June 1, 1995, to March 30, 1997. The claim was reopened on new evidence.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from September 11, 1992 to February 2, 1999. Since then, the rating has been increased to 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher 50 percent rating is warranted based on his symptoms and impairment.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD and a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability prior to September 27, 1995. The evidence did not support higher ratings or a finding of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's combined disability rating was sufficient to qualify for TDIU benefits as of March 17, 1994. His claim was granted with an effective date of March 17, 1995.