PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder has been remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim for service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The veteran's claim is currently in the process of being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to insufficient evidence of verified inservice stressors. The RO is instructed to attempt verification and schedule a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence linking his symptoms to his military service.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for PTSD and entitlement to Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to a lack of qualifying Federal service at the time of the stressor, leading to the proper severance of these benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 10, 1999 for service connection of PTSD. The veteran did not initially seek this benefit and no evidence was provided to support such a claim prior to August 1999.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical evidence and notifying the veteran of what specific evidence is needed to substantiate his claims.

The VA has granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD since January 26, 1999.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000. The claim will be readjudicated after necessary actions are taken.

The Board has granted effective dates of January 26, 1998 for the grant of service connection for PTSD and an increased rating to 70 percent for PTSD with anxiety and conversion features. The TDIU was also granted on this date.

The veteran's hearing loss in the left ear was found to be incurred in service, and he is granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD prior to April 23, 1999. The veteran is also granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD since that date.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, rendering him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's request for a video conference hearing has been granted, and the case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling this hearing.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that no such effective date is allowed under VA regulations.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD effective January 22, 1991, based on new evidence submitted by the veteran. The effective date was set at this point as it is considered the earliest date when entitlement arose.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further action regarding his service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. His bilateral varicose veins are currently rated as noncompensable prior to January 12, 1998 and separately rated at 10 percent after that date.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to incomplete development and lack of consideration of alternative sources for information regarding alleged in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and assigned a 100 percent evaluation, effective February 1, 1993. The veteran is appealing the assignment of an earlier effective date.