PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective May 11, 2000.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral defective hearing and tinnitus, and denied an increased rating for the residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right forearm. The veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with a 50% evaluation.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of anxiety disorder with post-traumatic stress disorder and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation for accrued benefits, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, thoracic outlet syndrome, low back pain syndrome, and hiatal hernia, precluded all substantially gainful employment for the period from September 5, 2000 to March 8, 2001. The Board granted entitlement to TDIU based on these service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation for the period from July 18, 2000 to June 16, 2002.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating from August 10, 2000 to July 17, 2003; and a 70 percent rating from January 9, 2003 to March 3, 2003. The veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for higher ratings at other periods.

The VA has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently productive of considerable social and industrial impairment, but not more than what a 50% evaluation represents.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the case for further development. The veteran's claim for hepatitis C remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's reported in-service sexual assault is credible supporting evidence for her PTSD claim, and she meets the criteria for service connection based on new and material evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it only results in reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining evidence related to a claimed sexual assault during service and providing the veteran with an examination for PTSD.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the veteran withdrew his appeal regarding PTSD. The issue of service connection for psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including bipolar disorder (which was denied by the Board in a decision dated in May 1998), remains unresolved.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in diagnoses and the need for additional evidence regarding his employability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, and a compensable rating for hallux valgus of the right foot was denied by the RO. The decision is final.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development of records related to the veteran's PTSD and skin disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to unverified stressors and additional medical records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for post-operative residuals of a deviated septum (fractured nose) was granted, and an effective date of July 26, 1989 was assigned. The veteran's claim for earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for allergies was denied as there is no evidence showing that he submitted his request to reopen the claim prior to July 26, 1990.