PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The veteran's PTSD and left hand disability were not found to warrant higher initial ratings.

The veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, and the claim for an increased evaluation has been denied. The veteran also maintains that his PTSD prevents him from securing or following any substantially gainful employment, but this TDIU claim has not met the criteria.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for labyrinthitis with tinnitus and a separate 10 percent rating for tinnitus. The veteran's PTSD was rated as 30 percent disabling from June 25, 1998.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to February 4, 1994, for a 50 percent schedular rating for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor. As a result, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat during his military service and there is no credible supporting evidence of record that the putative traumatic events occurred during his military service. Therefore, the claim for PTSD was denied as it cannot be established that the veteran's current PTSD is related to any in-service stressors.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 30, 1994 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The veteran's claim was received at the RO on December 30, 1994 and a formal claim was filed in January 1995. The effective date is based on the first diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since July 15, 1997. The RO found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD effective from August 2000, finding that the veteran's condition is manifested by anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation with plans, and recollections of experiences in service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current acceptable diagnosis of PTSD and his depressive disorder is not linked to service. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder was denied.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the veteran's left eye disability, PTSD, right ear scar and right nasolabial fold scar disabilities.

The veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for her dysthymia with a history of PTSD was granted, and she is currently rated at 50 percent. The other issues related to service connection were found to be well grounded but not yet addressed due to ongoing development.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran engaged in combat with the enemy during World War II and had a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his combat experiences. The other claims were not addressed due to lack of clarity.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for lung disability due to asbestos exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD, and the VA examination report indicates that the veteran currently suffers from generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his right ankle disability, finding that there was no diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV criteria. The right ankle disability is currently rated at 10%.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and dysthymic disorder are all service-connected. The decision is based on new evidence submitted after the original denial of these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat and could not verify his claimed stressors, thus denying service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD produces severe social and industrial impairment, resulting in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 70 percent rating are met.

The Board found that the appellant does not have post-traumatic stress disorder and denied his claim for service connection.