PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since March 25, 2003. The VA determined that the condition causes occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury, lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and GERD. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to December 3, 2004 is denied as there was no evidence of an increase in disability during the period from December 2, 2003 through December 2, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because he did not engage in combat with the enemy and his claimed stressors were not corroborated.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the veteran's symptoms meet criteria for such a rating due to severe social and occupational impairment.

The veteran's PTSD is found to have been incurred in service due to combat experiences, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The veteran's PTSD is characterized by symptoms such as tearfulness, panic attacks, diminished concentration, and isolation. The Board has granted a 50% disability rating for PTSD.

The VA has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, which is currently evaluated at that level. The symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for accrued benefits based on service connection for PTSD and residuals of nosebleeds, finding that there was no pending claim at the time of the veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and pulmonary emphysema. The denial was based on a lack of verified in-service stressors for PTSD, and insufficient evidence to support the claim for pulmonary emphysema.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of a VA examination, and the veteran is required to be provided with one in order to determine his current psychiatric disorders.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, which is higher than the current 30 percent rating.

The VA determined that the veteran does not currently have PTSD as a result of his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Malaria, and Hepatitis C. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The veteran's claims for PTSD with major depression and residuals of cold weather injuries were granted effective July 9, 2001. The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, which is the current assigned rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to insufficient verification of stressors and a need for further medical assessment.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, and PTSD were denied. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease was granted.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a 100% disability evaluation effective May 25, 2001. The evidence did not support an earlier effective date.