PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied an increase in a disability rating for PTSD, both prior to and from February 27, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for psychiatric disability, diagnosed as posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and have continued since then.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, and all issues were dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance in calendar year 2021 for a back brace, as there was no evidence that the use of the back brace resulted in wear and tear on the outer garment.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while remanding the claim for an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board denied an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD, but no higher.

The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD as of January 18, 2021.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol use disorder, major depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and cannabis use disorder.

The Board denied entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairments with deficiencies in most areas during the relevant periods.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but no higher, due to the Veteran's occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence of record and a diagnosis that meets DSM-5 criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and special monthly compensation, finding that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or additional compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, based on credible supporting evidence of in-service sexual assault and racial discrimination.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that no formal or informal claim was received prior to May 6, 2013.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from October 27, 2011, to October 12, 2019; a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD from October 13, 2019, to August 2, 2021; and a 10 percent disability rating for headaches effective February 10, 2020.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than unspecified eating disorder, including PTSD, due to the lack of credible supporting evidence linking the Veteran's reported in-service stressors to current symptoms and a medical diagnosis of PTSD.