PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD effective April 2, 2003, and an earlier effective date of May 10, 2001 for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD results in total social and occupational impairment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as he engaged in combat with the enemy and has a diagnosed PTSD.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the effective date for a TDIU should be set at January 31, 2003, based on the veteran's service-connected PTSD and his inability to work due to disability since January 2001.

The Board granted service connection for chronic posttraumatic encephalopathy with PTSD and post-traumatic headaches, but denied any increase in disability rating beyond the initial 10 percent from May 8, 2000 to June 16, 2003. The veteran's condition was rated at 50 percent effective as of June 17, 2003.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional evidence.

The claim of an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining more recent VA medical center records.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation based on the severity of his condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to insufficient VCAA notice and the need to corroborate stressors. The case will be returned to the RO after further development.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded to the RO for further development of evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU, finding that his service-connected PTSD warranted only a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a verified in-service stressor and thus failing to meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and hearing loss due to lack of substantiated in-service stressors and no medical evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to September 5, 2000. The Board has now granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from June 1, 2002.

The veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and coronary artery disease were denied as the evidence did not support service connection for either condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by impaired sleep, nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, avoidance behavior, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, and a feeling of loss of control. Despite these symptoms, his occupational and social functioning remains satisfactory with routine behaviors, self-care, and conversation normal.

The veteran's PTSD has caused complete occupational and social impairment since the effective date of service connection, leading to a 100 percent disability rating.