PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his PTSD symptoms, including a VA examination to assess the current severity and progression of his condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating to 70 percent for PTSD was granted effective April 4, 2003. The effective dates for the previous increases were also adjusted.

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD from October 24, 1995 to July 27, 1999 and a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD starting July 28, 1999.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess PTSD. The issues of increased evaluation for PTSD and unemployability are remanded.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence or clarification. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for a VA psychiatric examination and other necessary actions.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective from May 8, 2000.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The maximum schedular rating has not been assigned.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for PTSD and found that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to service. The heart disorder claim is pending as it relates to reopening.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of total social and industrial disability, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and to reopen his service connection claims, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or new and material evidence.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and procedural matters. The case is now remanded for additional consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder warrants a 100 percent rating, effective from February 26, 1997.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD. The decision is based on newly submitted evidence that supports a diagnosis of PTSD and establishes an in-service stressor.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied. However, the Board found that there is CUE in the February 15, 1954 rating decision which failed to grant service connection for right ear defective hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, with some issues being granted but others remaining denied.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and new evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with a 50 percent rating, effective May 30, 2000. The veteran continues to appeal for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's PTSD. The case is now remanded for additional examination and consideration.