PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and review of his claims, including an increased disability rating for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and schizoaffective disorder are being remanded due to the need for special procedures in handling personal assault allegations. The case is also being returned to allow a full year response period as per recent court decisions.

The veteran seeks service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and needs to provide evidence of his claimed exposure to traumatic events during his military service in Korea.

The VA has granted increased ratings for PTSD, with the initial rating of 50% effective December 8, 1999, and a subsequent increase to 70% effective August 15, 2001.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent prior to February 22, 2000 and at 30 percent from that date. The higher ratings are granted.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his military service and verified stressors.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his hearing loss and PTSD claims, including obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board granted an increased rating to 70 percent for the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which was previously rated at 50 percent. The effective date is not specified as it is a grant of benefits.

The Board has increased the veteran's PTSD rating to 70 percent, but denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent. The case is being remanded for additional development including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to active duty service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and he is requesting a higher rating. The RO has been instructed to ensure all VCAA notice obligations have been satisfied and to obtain additional medical records for his PTSD.

The veteran's claim for a 100% disability evaluation for PTSD was granted effective from October 2, 2000. The effective date is based on the submission of a TDIU application.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, lung disability, malaria, and residuals of a left eye injury due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating since the effective date of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and post-traumatic stress disorder due to a lack of current disability evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in 1985. The veteran's claims folder will be reviewed by a VA psychiatrist to determine whether he has PTSD based on verified stressor events.