PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for nicotine dependence and increased ratings for his PTSD and sensitive scar on the right thigh. The veteran's claim for nicotine dependence was precluded as a matter of law due to the VCAA provisions, while the other issues were denied based on the evidence presented.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His diabetes mellitus is currently rated as noncompensable, his psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was not found to be related to service or secondary to diabetes, and he does not have a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is no credible evidence corroborating any stressor supporting a diagnosis of PTSD. As such, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's PTSD resulted in total social and occupational impairment since the date of claim, leading to a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD effective to July 9, 1997.

The VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 10 percent rating, which is the lowest initial rating available.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's PTSD was not incurred during service and thus denied.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available under current criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for direct service connection for an acquired neuropsychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for reopening a claim of service connection for anxiety neurosis with depression as secondary to bronchial asthma. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has granted an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD from 10% to 30%, effective as of the date of decision.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred due to active service and denied her claim for an increased evaluation of her right knee disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a lack of credible supporting evidence linking his current difficulties with in-service events.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia and PTSD, as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's clinical signs and manifestations of PTSD resulted in no more than social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt, social isolation, and low stress tolerance. The criteria for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are not met.

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

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection. For his peripheral neuropathy and plantar fibromatosis, the VA determined that these conditions were not caused by negligence or other fault on their part.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD, finding that May 5, 2000 was the earliest date of entitlement.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from November 7, 1996. This rating reflects the significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The VA has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting severe impairment of social and industrial adaptability.