PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms reflect occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board found that the veteran's allegations of a sexual assault during service did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of credible supporting evidence and no documentation within or collateral to service records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be remanded for further development.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his diagnosis is linked to in-service stressors and credible supporting evidence of these events.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional evidence. The veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the new information provided.

The veteran is seeking service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, which he claims are related to alleged beatings during active service. The case has been remanded due to incomplete development of evidence.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of post-traumatic stress disorder was denied as the effective date is set at the date of receipt of his original claim, December 30, 1987.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD is more severe than currently evaluated, warranting a rating of 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD most nearly approximates total impairment, and therefore grants a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete notification and development, including verifying specific stressors during service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence submitted since the last denial, but it remains to be determined whether this evidence is sufficient to establish service connection.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD effective March 9, 2003, based on the severity of symptoms including anxiety, depression, and impairment in social functioning.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective September 6, 2002. The claim for an earlier effective date was granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a failure by VA to properly notify the veteran under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death due to cardiovascular disease, and thus granted dependency and indemnity compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran's PTSD is related to his service, including verifying stressors and obtaining medical records.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain records from NorthEast Washington Family Counseling and to schedule a VA psychiatric examination. The claim will be considered for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.