PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD from November 20, 2017 to September 5, 2024 and denied a higher rating. The claim was remanded in September 2024 due to the Veteran's failure to attend a scheduled VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, based on new and material evidence.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA, but denied increased ratings for knee conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and granted a 10 percent rating for a scar on the third middle finger of the left hand from November 21, 2014 to November 21, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, but no higher, from December 2, 2009, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted effective the same date.

All appeals listed were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board remands the matter to obtain another VA medical opinion to evaluate the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms without inconsistencies.

The Board granted an initial increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD but denied a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, depression, a psychotic disorder, and PTSD.

The Board remands the matter to issue a statement of the case regarding an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to January 19, 2024, but denied a higher rating as of that date.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as there was no verified in-service stressor and the evidence did not support a direct link between any disease or injury during service and the Veteran's current condition.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for the period on appeal prior to July 22, 2020, for major depressive disorder, PTSD and panic disorder without agoraphobia (psychiatric disability) but denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for psychiatric disability at any time during the appeal period.

The Board denied entitlement to an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, finding that the earliest allowed effective date is September 10, 1997.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with TBI and service connection for vertigo.

The Board remands the appeal for additional evidentiary development, including readjudication of the issues on appeal and AOJ review of newly obtained evidence.

The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear with instability and meniscal tear with frequent episodes of locking and effusion, effective September 11, 2023.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran and their representative, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an October 2022 rating decision, granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with insomnia and major depressive disorder, but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings. The Veteran was also granted a TDIU from November 10, 2014.