PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD and TDIU was denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and obtaining more recent medical records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a Member of the Board at the RO, or obtaining documentation from the veteran if he no longer wishes such a hearing.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD and found that the veteran is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal to grant service connection for PTSD and assign a 30 percent evaluation was not timely filed, leading to the dismissal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed PTSD and respiratory disorder were not incurred in service, as there is no credible supporting evidence of the occurrence of the claimed stressors. The diagnosis of PTSD was based on a questionable history.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially to his death, and therefore grants service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for permanence of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right vocal cord cancer.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD results in some occupational and social impairment, but not to a degree warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors. The veteran's service records and unit activities need to be verified by the U.S. Armed Services Center for Research of Unit Records (USACRUR).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and emphysema. The claim for a permanent and total disability rating for non-service-connected pension purposes was not adjudicated.

The Board determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and granted his claim.

The veteran's death was not caused by his own willful misconduct, but he did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under section 1318 as he was not rated totally disabled for a continuous period of at least 10 years prior to his death.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 8, 1990 for the grant of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient VCAA notification, and the case will be returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for clarification of the veteran's hearing request and scheduling an appropriate hearing.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat and there is no credible supporting evidence confirming any of his claimed in-service stressors. As a result, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board found that the veteran's major depression and PTSD were not incurred in service, as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service. The claim for service connection is denied.