PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, low back condition, gynecological disorder, and PTSD have been granted. The evaluation for the service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of each knee has also been increased to 10 percent from July 9, 1995 to April 20, 2000.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher evaluation. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Board found that the evidence did not show a service connection for PTSD, as appellant's claimed stressors were not verified and could not be presumed to have occurred. The claim was denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need to consider additional medical evidence and provide a new VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding his ability to work and the need for further examination of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a disability rating of 50 percent, which is more than the current 30 percent assigned. The symptoms include some occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notification of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reviewed in light of the joint motion for remand and additional evidence.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and the need for further examination of the veteran's PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 29, 1990 for service connection of PTSD and TDIU based on his service-connected conditions. The veteran appealed these decisions.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, the highest schedular rating available.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated in active military service due to lack of credible supporting evidence for a claimed inservice stressor.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent disabling due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service and any personal assault allegations.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service and granted his claim.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was previously rated at 100 percent from October 31, 2000 to December 31, 2000. As of May 1, 2001, the VA determined that a 50 percent rating is appropriate.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, head burn scars, and a compensable rating for residuals of a burn injury to the right arm. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development of the claim is required to establish an in-service stressor for PTSD. The case will be remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was found to be manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, depression, and difficulty in establishing effective relationships. The Board denied the claims for increased ratings.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO.