PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2003

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 70 percent rating have been met.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of total social and occupational impairment, resulting in a 100 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no diagnosed condition, credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors, or a link between current symptoms and claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the established in-service stressor is sufficient to produce PTSD.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and he is currently rated at 100% due to his disability.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and denied an increased evaluation for PTSD. The veteran's current low back disorder is considered to be related to his active military service, while the PTSD symptoms are not shown to warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted an increased rating for PTSD to 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for service connection for a peptic ulcer disease is remanded due to incomplete information regarding medical records and providers.

The veteran's anxiety disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder, is currently evaluated at a 30 percent rating. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an increase in his disability evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD was of such severity on March 14, 1986, to produce virtual isolation in the community and symptoms rendering him demonstrably unable to obtain or retain employment. Therefore, an effective date prior to April 7, 1992 for a 100% rating is granted.

The veteran claims service connection for a psychiatric condition, including PTSD. The case is remanded due to the need to verify stressor events in service and determine if they are related to his current psychiatric conditions.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective June 8, 1993. The Board has determined that the current evaluation of 70 percent is more appropriate given the severity of symptoms and impairment.

The Board is remanding the case for clarification of the veteran's representative, an updated examination to evaluate PTSD severity, and compliance with VA's duties to notify and assist claimants as outlined in the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is denied. The current rating of 50 percent remains unchanged.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at the maximum allowable rating of 70 percent, effective from January 20, 1998. His right knee disability is also rated at the maximum allowable rating of 70 percent for instability and limitation of motion.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for schizophrenia or PTSD, and denied both claims.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, finding total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.