PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and a higher disability evaluation for PTSD with recurrent depressive disorder, as well as remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board grants service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on a current diagnosis and a link to in-service military sexual trauma.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher disability rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a mental health condition, to include PTSD; tinnitus; and sleep disturbance, to include obstructive sleep apnea, due to duty to assist errors.

The Board denied a rating higher than 100 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and schizophrenia, but granted an effective date of October 31, 2016, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the appeal for the purpose of obtaining relevant outstanding treatment records to evaluate the severity of the PTSD/MDD throughout the appeal period, including during the one-year look back period.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that his service-connected psychiatric disability contributed substantially to his death.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and adjustment disorder, but denied service connection for mesothelioma.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and a back disability, but dismissed the appeal for PTSD as it was moot due to an earlier grant of service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for a recurrent left hip disability and a psychiatric disability to include PTSD and adjustment disorder due to incomplete record verification.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant due to a lack of evidence showing that any service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of lower extremities or other qualifying conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD alone prevented him from maintaining and obtaining substantial gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating and special monthly compensation.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and PDD, finding that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor is corroborated by credible supporting evidence and that his current disabilities are causally related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, including at a higher level of care.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for left and right foot hammer toes, denied a higher rating for PTSD, and denied a compensable rating for the left foot scar. The penile condition was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of a diagnosis that conforms to the DSM-5.

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to April 2, 2022 for the grant of service connection for PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which was previously granted by the Regional Office in April 2025.