PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is not shown to impair occupational and social functioning beyond that contemplated by the current 70 percent rating. Increased evaluations for his service-connected scars are denied.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent evaluation, which reflects significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his symptoms were considered to be occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, which is the highest schedular rating available for this condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted based on the evidence of record at his death, including his reported stressors and diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a rating of 50 percent for PTSD with dysthymia, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for service connection of PTSD due to lack of combat involvement and inability to provide specific stressor events. The left meniscectomy residuals are rated at 30 percent based on moderate instability.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including residuals of a left heel fracture, major depressive disorder and PTSD, foot fungus, gastrointestinal disorder due to an undiagnosed illness, sleeplessness due to an undiagnosed illness, headaches due to an undiagnosed illness, and hair loss and acne lesions of the face due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned an effective date of February 15, 1995, for a 20 percent rating for the veteran's shell fragment wound of the right arm.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and Vertigo due to a lack of verified in-service stressors for PTSD, and no current disability for Vertigo.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in March 1993. The veteran now has a diagnosis of chronic severe PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent disabling, the highest possible rating under VA guidelines.

The veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent prior to April 30, 1999. The VA determined that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating during this period.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD in 1985, and the RO subsequently granted it effective from April 24, 1996. The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service for the left knee, right shoulder, or psychiatric conditions (to include PTSD). The veteran's claims were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence linking his symptoms to service.

The Board found no competent medical evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD results in total occupational impairment, and the Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD. However, because he is already receiving a 100 percent schedular rating, his claim of TDIU benefits cannot be considered.