PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD with major depression is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and adjudicating any related issues such as total disability based on unemployability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a skin disorder, and a back disorder are not well-grounded. The evidence does not support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder and a noncompensable evaluation for residuals of laceration of the left knee, finding that the appellant's symptoms meet criteria warranting a 100 percent rating due to severe social isolation.

The veteran's claim for a non service-connected disability pension was denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence. The claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder remains not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and PCT due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for PTSD was denied because there were no verified in-service stressors, and the claim for PCT was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to exposure to herbicides.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to May 9, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a total rating effective from February 5, 1998.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as it only causes mild symptoms such as nightmares and middle insomnia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and asbestosis, finding no evidence of current asbestos-related lung disability. The claim for an earlier effective date for benefits by reason of a dependent spouse was also denied.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent since March 17, 1994. The original rating of 10 percent from February 18, 1992 to March 16, 1994 is maintained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Bipolar Disorder, finding that there was no competent medical evidence to support these claims. The appellant did not present any diagnosis of PTSD or a link between his bipolar disorder and service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The veteran's alleged stressors are related to his combat service, meeting the criteria for a grant of service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f).

The veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted. The increased rating claims for PTSD and right thigh gunshot wound were partially granted, with the PTSD rating increased to 50 percent effective October 1995.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or an increase in disability ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding no credible evidence of in-service stressors and insufficient medical evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for schizophrenia. By extending the benefit of doubt, the Board finds that the veteran's schizophrenia is due to disease incurred in service. The Board also found that the criteria for a 100 percent rating for the service-connected psychiatric disability have been met.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, an increased evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder, and evaluations in excess of 10 percent and 0 percent for gunshot wound and shell fragment wounds of the knees. The total rating based on individual unemployability was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation or TDIU based on his education, experience, and background.