PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's appeal involves claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for a cervical spine condition with muscle tension and spasms, which are secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, effective from March 1997. The veteran's appeal is dismissed as the grant constitutes a full grant of the benefit sought.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for PTSD and residuals of a gunshot wound to the right shoulder, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board found that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD from the initial assignment of a disability rating to the present time, under the criteria in effect prior to November 7, 1996.

The Board found that the veteran's current neurological disability, which he claims is related to a head injury sustained during service, was not incurred or aggravated by service. The other issues on appeal (PFB and PTSD) are remanded for further examination and review.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of specific details about his claimed stressors and failure to provide supporting evidence.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 16, 2000 for the grant of a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD. The veteran is also seeking Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35 but this issue will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder warrants a higher initial rating of 100 percent for the entire appeal period, based on total occupational and severe social impairment.

The Board previously denied the veteran's claims for acquired psychiatric disorders and bilateral hearing loss. The Court has ordered a remand due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case due to a significant change in the law and the need for compliance with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this disability.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's skin disability, including chloracne, is not related to service or exposure to Agent Orange. The issue of reopening a claim for service connection for PTSD was also granted.

The Board has determined that the attorney is eligible for payment of a fee from past-due benefits resulting from the grant of TDIU by the RO's August 2000 rating decision.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, meeting the criteria for a TDIU due to his severe impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal as his claim has become moot due to his death.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran likely experienced PTSD due to events in service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to incomplete verification of stressors and need for additional medical examinations.