PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to July 7, 1999 and for earlier effective date than July 7, 1999 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding the occurrence of claimed in-service stressors. The RO is instructed to verify these events and schedule a VA examination if necessary.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of service and grants this claim.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be further developed to determine if there is credible evidence of a stressor incident in service and whether the veteran meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied in 1994. The evidence now presented suggests that the veteran experienced stressors related to his military service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that he did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD due to any verified incident or event of active military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his employment and a social and industrial survey. The issues of increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's claimed stressor occurred during his military training. Service connection was also granted for left ankle, right ankle, left knee, right knee, and cervical spine disabilities based on new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed in-service stressors and determine if they are sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and ensuring all notification and development action required by the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) is completed. The case will be adjudicated again based on a review of the entire evidentiary record.

The Board has granted a higher rating for PTSD from 50 percent to 100 percent, effective September 8, 1991.

The veteran does not have PTSD and the claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's effective date for his TDIU should be set at July 20, 1998, as this is when he formally submitted a claim for such benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and requests for a hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of stressors and further examination to determine if the veteran meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 12, 1988 for service connection of post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeal is based on a direct service connection and not involving any presumption or exposure to harmful substances.

The VA has granted a 100 percent initial schedular rating for PTSD, effective from the date of claim (January 27, 1993), due to virtual isolation in the community and total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, and he is currently receiving a 30 percent disability evaluation.