PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy as secondary to Agent Orange exposure are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of stressors for PTSD and a VA examination for peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding stressor events and a missing DD Form 214. Additional research is needed to verify the veteran's claimed stressors, and efforts should be made to obtain his medical records and any relevant unit history reports.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for major depression with anxiety and remanded the other issues to allow for further development.

The veteran's PTSD is shown to produce total occupational impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The veteran's PTSD was rated as 70 percent disabling prior to January 24, 2001. The VA granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD effective from March 7, 1997.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need to obtain additional medical records. The case will be returned to the Board after these steps have been taken.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling a social and industrial survey, and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the severity of his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is incurred during his active duty, and a disability of the left knee was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD and denied his claim. His diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent.

The veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating effective May 10, 1994. The neurodermatitis remains at a 10 percent disability rating.

The veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant is not eligible for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting an increase in SMC to a higher level.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to the grant of a 100% rating is denied. From August 6, 1997, when he was found unemployable due to PTSD, his claim for a 100% rating is granted.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted a 100% disability evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder due to marked interference with employment and frequent periods of hospitalization as a result of symptoms of PTSD.

The Board has ordered further development in your case due to the need for additional evidence. Your case was sent to the Board's Evidence Development Unit (EDU) for this purpose.

The veteran's PTSD was productive of total occupational and social impairment prior to May 15, 2002, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Board found no evidence of current hypertension and denied service connection. For post-traumatic stress disorder, the veteran was not provided with a PTSD questionnaire or additional information as requested by VA, leading to denial.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if the veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and fatigue were denied, while his claim for an increased rating for low back sprain was also denied. The appeal for PTSD was reopened based on new evidence provided by the veteran.