PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

12,246 indexed Board decisions in 2018.

Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.

Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has identified several in-service stressors and is requesting further verification of one incident involving a fellow GI bringing back a live shell from the battlefield.
Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea is remanded.
Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's in-service stressor is credible and there is a link between his current symptoms and his active duty service.
Whole decision: DismissedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to a higher initial disability rating for PTSD has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.
Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since March 17, 2011, due to total occupational and social impairment.
Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the medical records.

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