PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and granted his claim.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was previously rated at 100 percent from October 31, 2000 to December 31, 2000. As of May 1, 2001, the VA determined that a 50 percent rating is appropriate.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, head burn scars, and a compensable rating for residuals of a burn injury to the right arm. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development of the claim is required to establish an in-service stressor for PTSD. The case will be remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was found to be manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, depression, and difficulty in establishing effective relationships. The Board denied the claims for increased ratings.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is manifested by sleep disturbances, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance behavior, anxiety, depression, and alcohol abuse. The VA determined that the symptoms meet the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of the veteran's PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors and that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy. The VA attempted to verify the claimed stressors but found insufficient corroboration.

The veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant impairment prior to July 21, 2003, but as of June 30, 2003, his condition has caused total social and occupational impairment.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred as a result of any incident of active service.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, maintaining it at 50 percent.

The veteran's PTSD is currently productive of complaints of depression, irritability, sleep difficulties, anxiety and anger management concerns. The VA has determined that the schedular criteria for an evaluation of 30 percent, but no higher, for PTSD have been met.

The veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30% and later increased to 70%, both effective June 4, 1997. The current rating of 70% is based on the severity of his symptoms.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD was denied by the Board, as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a schedular evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam, and he meets the criteria for service connection.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for PTSD, finding that the current 50 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of the veteran's condition.