PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The RO has denied an increased evaluation for PTSD and determined that the veteran is not entitled to a TDIU. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary regarding the claims on appeal, including obtaining a medical expert opinion from VA to clarify the relationship between the veteran's service-connected PTSD and his alcohol and drug abuse, as well as their impact on his death.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD, effective September 4, 2001.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 26, 1981 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The veteran's alcohol abuse and organic brain syndrome are also found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities within one year prior to November 2, 2000. Therefore, an earlier effective date for TDIU is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD most closely approximates occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to new and material evidence provided during her appeal.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, as his symptoms were consistent with a mild disability.,The veteran's claim to reopen the hearing loss disability claim was granted due to new and material evidence submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the veteran engaged in combat and to obtain evidence regarding stressors claimed for PTSD.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD was granted, but the RO is asked to review all records and determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The veteran is seeking an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and other relevant regulations.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD effective July 23, 2002, finding that the veteran's condition causes total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for a higher level of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which require daily personal health-care services provided by licensed professionals.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in service, but denied his claim for residuals of a wound to the left calf as there is no evidence linking this condition to service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, effective from July 1992. The veteran's claim for an increased rating to 30 percent was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his accounts of combat-related stressors and thus concluding that service connection is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or PTSD related to his service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD due to service, as there is no competent and probative medical evidence establishing a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD, which was initially granted in March 2000 with a 30% evaluation and later increased to 50%, does not warrant an increase beyond this level.

The Board found that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, a panic disorder and PTSD, related to his active duty service.