PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is granted as a result of his combat service in Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no clear diagnosis of PTSD due to combat experiences or other trauma during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a PTSD evaluation and service connection for multiple joint and muscle pain, finding that there was no factual basis to grant these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was 70% disabling as of November 21, 1996 and granted an effective date of May 14, 1997 for a 70% disability rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of combat exposure and insufficient information to corroborate his claimed stressful experiences.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the initial 20 percent rating for DM was upheld. The veteran does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his PTSD.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for PTSD, asbestos exposure-related disability, and hearing loss due to lack of medical evidence supporting these conditions. The claim for reopening the hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and for a prior effective date, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating. The claim for individual unemployability due to service-connected disability was also denied.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran abandoned his claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of response and failure to provide necessary evidence.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the veteran's PTSD, finding that it results in severe impairment but not total social and occupational impairment.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating or a prior effective date remains pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The clinical evidence supports the diagnosis of PTSD or anxiety disorders related to the veteran's combat service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The RO also denied his claims for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The VA has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective December 13, 1999.