PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left knee disability, and right hand disabilities were denied. The claim for corns and calluses of the feet was not addressed as it is a separate issue.

The veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in service due to a verified service stressor, and the Board granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that it results in significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of his original claim.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), currently rated at 50 percent.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD alone does not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is based on lack of medical diagnosis and failure to submit further information or evidence in support of the claim.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with new legal requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and also denied his request for an earlier effective date. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a stomach disorder due to new and material evidence. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD will be addressed in the remand portion of this decision.

The Board has granted a 100 percent schedular rating for the veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and PTSD, effectively resolving the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD was granted service connection and assigned a rating of 30 percent effective January 30, 2002. The appeal is for an evaluation in excess of this initial rating.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is now manifested by some occupational and social impairment, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient stressor verification and other procedural issues.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss in the right ear, psychiatric disability including PTSD, and residuals of cold injury to the feet. The claim for hearing loss in the left ear was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board granted an effective date of September 8, 1993 for the grant of a 100 percent schedular disability rating for PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including paranoid schizophrenia, a schizo-affective disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to procedural issues.

The veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further evaluation and clarification of the service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and compensation for PTSD, finding that the earliest possible effective date is September 29, 1989.