PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The appeal of the proposed rating reduction for PTSD was dismissed as it was based on a premature notice of disagreement.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the verification of in-service stressors.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms caused total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence being at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD resulting from her experiences in military service.

The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for cervical strain and remanded the issues related to back disability and PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on a conceded in-service stressor and medical evidence supporting the link between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, but dismissed the appeal regarding PTSD.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder but denied earlier effective dates, service connection for PTSD, and remanded issues related to sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, hypertension (HTN), and residuals of a stroke.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD from April 30, 2015, and denied a higher rating. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities from the same date.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD related to in-service military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, non-allergic rhinitis, right hip strain, IBS, and tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and they have been dismissed.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD and a higher initial disability rating of more than 70 percent.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance from November 20, 2019.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and granted a TDIU.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, for a VA examination to determine the nature of any psychiatric disorder and whether it is related to service.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral foot condition was dismissed, and the Veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70 percent from October 20, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on a favorable finding by the AOJ that the Veteran's current diagnosis is etiologically related to active service.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) effective June 11, 2019.