PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's PTSD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and bronchitis were all granted service connection. The PTSD was rated at 30 percent, the gastroesophageal reflux disease did not meet criteria for a higher rating, and the bronchitis was also rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The RO denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and a higher initial rating for PTSD. The veteran's claims are still pending.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that April 11, 2002 was the earliest date from which a total rating may be assigned.

The veteran's non-service connected disabilities, including a chronic low back disorder and obesity, are deemed to render him unemployable. As such, he is not eligible for SDVI.

The veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, cervical spine disability, and a zygomaticomaxillary process fracture. The combined rating for these conditions is 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant and persistent symptoms impairing his occupational and social functioning.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed in-service stressful experiences have not been sufficiently corroborated, and thus service connection for PTSD cannot be granted on the merits. The claim is being remanded to allow further development of the evidence.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to new evidence and development needs. The veteran served in the Army from February 1969 to December 1971.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD and held in abeyance the issue of a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including medical records from Sierra Gateway Hospital and Dr. S.C., as well as a VA psychiatric examination to determine if PTSD was caused by military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice regarding the evidence necessary to substantiate a claim based on personal assault. The veteran's PTSD claim is based on allegations of personal assault during service.

The veteran's PTSD was granted effective October 7, 1995. The initial schedular evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD was increased to 70 percent effective April 30, 2000.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination and another hearing before a Board Member at the RO.

The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's PTSD is related to service. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 100 percent disability rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there were no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his reported in-service stressors.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD due to new and material evidence. The Board also found that the veteran's PTSD is related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted since the last final denial. The issue is now before the RO for further development.