PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD was manifested primarily by depression, anxiety, panic episodes, recollections of events during World War II, and other symptoms that rendered him demonstrably unable to obtain or retain gainful employment from August 1995 to December 1999. The Board found the criteria for a total rating under Diagnostic Code 9411 were met.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD from 30 percent disabling is being remanded due to the need for VCAA compliance and a more current examination.

The veteran seeks service connection for PTSD. The RO has attempted to secure the veteran's 201 file without success and has verified his claimed stressors, including exposure to combat situations as a Field Team Leader of the 525th Military Intelligence Detachment where he was required to perform intelligence collection requirements in battlefield situations that exposed him to traumatizing events; and the killing of two men that he was responsible for. The veteran's failure to report for the scheduled VA PTSD examination is without explanation, and the RO must ensure adequate notification and consider whether it should be rated based on the evidence of record under 38 C.F.R. § 3.655 (b).

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from February 17, 1995 to October 30, 1995 and increased to 70 percent effective October 31, 1995. The effective date for the TDIU award is set as of October 31, 1995.

The VA has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 70 percent disability rating, effective September 1998. The veteran's current level of impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of existing records. The case is now being remanded for additional development at the RO level.

The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for the veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms warrant such an evaluation.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The veteran's combat experience in Korea is accepted, and there is an acceptable diagnosis of PTSD related to a confirmed service stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The veteran's request for service connection for PTSD is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the earliest available opportunity.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted, but with a rating of only 30 percent. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The veteran's anxiety disorder/PTSD did not result in any impairment in occupational functioning prior to January 16, 1987. From January 16, 1987 to October 10, 1996, the disability resulted in some impairment but was not more than moderately large in degree.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected PTSD and dysthymia, finding that they do not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board granted service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD effective February 8, 2001. The veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence submitted in 1998.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with an enemy and there was no credible supporting evidence of his claimed stressors. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by severe anxiety and depression, panic attacks, and social isolation, resulting in total occupational and social impairment. The VA has determined that a 100 percent schedular evaluation for PTSD is warranted.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD, finding total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for a seizure disorder and PTSD, and assigned a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD. The veteran's total unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for specific actions.