PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the service connection issue for an acquired psychiatric disorder and the TDIU claim due to a need for additional development, specifically an addendum opinion on secondary aggravation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for neck and back pain, as well as service connection for erectile dysfunction. The claims for TDIU and an increased rating for PTSD were remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 100 percent rating effective October 28, 2020 due to total occupational and social impairment.

The appeal for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and panic disorder with associated alcohol use disorder, due to a need for additional development of evidence related to in-service stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for emphysema with COPD and pulmonary nodules, as well as a higher rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 29, 2015, for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis, lumbosacral/thoracic paraspinal lumbar spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent for the service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with bipolar disorder, effective December 29, 2021.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability based on individual unemployability by reason of service-connected disabilities (TDIU) due to inconsistent findings regarding the Veteran's employability related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board granted an effective date of September 12, 2017, but no earlier, for the award of service connection for right upper extremity radiculopathy associated with cervical spine degenerative disc disease and denied all other claims.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD with MDD from December 24, 2013, but denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent prior to that date and also denied an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board granted an effective date of November 22, 2021, for the award of service connection for PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD, as the evidence of record does not support a claim prior to July 4, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and also denied an earlier effective date for the award of an increased rating.

The appeal related to the reduction in rating from 70 to 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and stimulant use disorder effective October 1, 2021, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder with status post stroke and unspecified neurocognitive disorder, speech impairments, bilateral hearing loss, blurred vision, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted an effective date of September 16, 2022, for service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted an initial higher rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including suicidal ideation and irritability.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and an initial rating of 30 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease (CAD) with presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft. Other claims were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, and he is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. Additionally, the Veteran is eligible for special monthly compensation due to his additional service-connected disabilities.