PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

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

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent disability rating, effective June 7, 2001. The veteran's symptoms have been rated as indicative of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code because her father was found to have a permanent total disability prior to her reaching age 26. As such, she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial 10 percent evaluation, effective September 28, 2001. The veteran is requesting a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a direct result of his wartime service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, which is characterized by difficulty sleeping, nightmares, flashbacks, depression and anxiety, resulting in significant impairment in work, judgment, and mood.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder due to a lack of sufficient evidence corroborating his reported in-service stressful events.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of his initial service connection in January 25, 1999.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before a final decision can be made on the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD.

The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding his military service dates and additional stressor information.

The veteran's chondromalacia of the left knee is currently rated at 20% disabling. The claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD was denied.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD was denied as there is no evidence showing a current diagnosis of PTSD or any link between his diagnosed condition and his active service.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, finding that the September 8, 1983 and July 30, 1996 rating decisions were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous in denying such claim.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending requests for additional evidence and clarification. The appeal is currently remanded for additional development, including obtaining information from the U.S. Armed Services Center for Research of Unit Records (USASCRUR) and arranging for the veteran to be examined by a VA medical facility.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and verification of in-service stressors. The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which may be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the medical records. Therefore, the claim cannot be granted as service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The RO has not granted a higher rating based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional evidence and ensure proper VCAA notice, including a review of the veteran's VR&E file and informing him of his rights in the VA claims process.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and their impact on his post-traumatic stress disorder.