PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to a docket mix-up, but the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted in a separate decision.

The veteran's appeal was denied as the Board Appeal request was not timely filed and good cause has not been shown to accept the late filing.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to an inadequate VA medical examination and opinion.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 17, 2023, for the grant of a 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's psychiatric disability.

The Board granted restoration of the 50% disability rating for PTSD, effective May 7, 2021, as the reduction was improper due to an inadequate examination.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 16, 2009, for service connection for PTSD and a 70 percent rating for PTSD, but denied other claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD, as there was no credible evidence that his in-service stressor occurred or a causal relationship between his current symptoms and his military service.

The Board remands the claims for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and in excess of 30 percent for rhinosinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 2024 rating decision, as it pertains to the grant of service connection for PTSD and tinnitus.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and special monthly compensation at the statutory housebound rate.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive and cannabis use disorder has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD or acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed due to untimeliness and duplicity.

The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder since October 19, 2021, but denied higher ratings and an earlier effective date.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 7, 2010, for the grant of service connection for PTSD based on new and material evidence constructively received within a year of the March 2012 rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent for the time period prior to June 6, 2013, and TDIU was granted effective March 10, 2009.

The Board granted the reinstatement of the 100 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the reduction was improper as there was no evidence of actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board denied an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for ischemic heart disease and a rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD, but granted a 50 percent rating prior to September 23, 2020.

The Board remands the matters for an addendum opinion to address the severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive features and TBI, including the claimed physical manifestations of balance/dizziness problems and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, degenerative arthritis of the spine, bilateral shoulder conditions, and bilateral knee conditions, preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.