PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD from December 14, 1990 to January 10, 1994 and a 100 percent rating from January 10, 1994. The veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder, effective from the date of receipt of the claim in May 1996. The veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability is rated under the criteria that were in effect prior to November 7, 1996.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since December 1, 1997. The Board also granted TDIU from May 6, 1996 to December 1, 1997.

The veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder was manifested by serious symptoms of depression, irritability and anxiety prior to June 5, 2000. The Board found that the disability picture more nearly approximated the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected PTSD created a serious employment handicap, but his vocational rehabilitation was not feasible due to his inability to tolerate stress and develop interpersonal relationships.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision denying service connection for PTSD is not supported by evidence and needs to be remanded. The veteran will need to provide information about his in-service stressors, which may involve a review with the USASCRUR.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD, and a higher rating for perforation of the left ear tympanic membrane with hearing loss were granted. Service connection for residuals of a head injury manifested by headaches was denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional medical records.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since September 21, 2000. The Board finds that the symptoms of PTSD have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the veteran's symptoms are linked to in-service sexual assault and supported by medical evidence.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for tinea pedis and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in the law and the need for additional development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 24, 1999, for a grant of total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms causing total occupational impairment and virtually complete social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence to establish the claimed in-service stressor of sexual harassment, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service and denied the claim.