PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2002

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a link between the veteran's military service and his claimed condition.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed due to the death of the veteran, and thus the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board found that any current psychiatric disorder was not caused by any incident of service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 14, 1994, for a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD. The medical evidence did not establish that the veteran's PTSD was totally disabling prior to this date.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 30, 1992 for a grant of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The decision found that no earlier effective date was warranted based on the evidence and applicable regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected, and she is entitled to compensation for her automobile accident injuries under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the veteran experienced sexual trauma in service, which resulted in current PTSD. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that her PTSD is related to her military service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective prior to and as of November 7, 1996. His residuals from a shell fragment wound to the left upper arm are rated at 20 percent. The initial rating for his right hand scar with ulnar nerve sensitivity remains at 10 percent.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not render him unable to care for his daily personal needs without assistance from others or unable to protect himself from the hazards and dangers of daily living on a regular basis. His combined schedular evaluation is 90 percent, which does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 8, 2002. The RO also granted TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD diagnosis is not based on participation in combat with the enemy or a verified in-service stressor, and therefore cannot be service-connected.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the veteran's symptoms meet criteria warranting such an evaluation due to severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chin scar and for a rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU were denied. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records, conduct a VA psychiatric examination, and adjudicate the service connection of secondary conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the appellant's diagnosed PTSD is due to his combat-related stressors during his active military service.

The veteran became unemployable due to service-connected disabilities in October 1993, and his TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of July 26, 1995. The 60 percent evaluation for residuals of aortic aneurysm was also granted with an effective date of January 26, 1999.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to verify or corroborate his alleged stressors during his active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and that the disorder is due to his verified combat service in Vietnam. Therefore, service connection is granted for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied his claim.