The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD and found service connection for malaria. The veteran's PTSD is characterized by symptoms such as insomnia, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, exaggerated startle response, hyper-vigilance, decreased memory and concentration, depression, and anxiety. Malaria was not incurred in military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had PTSD due to his time as a POW, which is considered new and material evidence for service connection purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Malaria
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2004
- Citation
- 0401831
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- Granted
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