PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran was granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD from July 6, 1994 to November 6, 1996.,Since November 7, 1996, the veteran is not entitled to an increased disability rating for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to verify his claimed in-service stressors and thus concluding he did not have a valid claim based on direct service connection.

The veteran is entitled to a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with dysthymic disorder, reflecting the severity of his psychiatric symptoms.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the symptoms described.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with secondary major depressive disorder and assigned a 70 percent rating, both effective from October 24, 2000. The veteran's claim was filed informally on May 11, 2000.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a back condition, bilateral hip and leg conditions as secondary to a back condition, residuals of cold weather trauma, left knee and left hand conditions. The appellant was not diagnosed with these conditions during service or due to exposure to environmental factors.

The Board denied the reopening of a previously denied claim for PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence, despite the appellant's claims of combat-related stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a back disorder, and a fungal skin disorder due to the lack of competent medical evidence supporting these conditions. The veteran was found not to meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and there is no current evidence of a back or fungal skin disorder.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as mild memory loss, insomnia, and nightmares, resulting in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency. The current evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 17, 1993 for the grant of service connection for PTSD has been granted and a rating of 100 percent is in effect since that date.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a dental condition (for treatment purposes only), and numbness and burning of upper extremities as there is no evidence of an in-service stressor or chronic conditions related to these issues.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 1, 1984 for the award of service connection for PTSD based on new evidence from the service department.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating for his service-connected PTSD, maintaining a 70 percent evaluation.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for a higher rating for service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's claim for a TDIU rating has been resolved in his favor, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD due to a lack of verified in-service stressors and failure to report for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD with alcoholism was rated at 100% from August 5, 1994 to August 8, 2002.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting total occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 10 percent rating effective from July 1, 2000.