PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating greater than 70 percent for service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the case for a new VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's PTSD, as the previous examiner did not provide the requested opinions.

The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD to correct an error by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) in satisfying its duty to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder with adjustment disorder, lower back sprain, and shortness of breath.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU as duplicative of a previously remanded case.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and she has met the threshold minimum percentage requirements for a TDIU. Additionally, she is entitled to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board remands the service connection claims for PTSD, right shoulder disability, and right knee disability due to the need for further development, including obtaining relevant treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress and cannabis use disorder.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, denied service connection for a loss of tooth for compensation purposes, and dismissed the appeal related to a right knee disorder.

The Board denied an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, but granted a 20% rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for chronic sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and a 30 percent rating for bilateral calcified pleural plaques, while denying increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. A TDIU was also granted from September 21, 2023.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and providing complete notice as required by law.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder is granted an initial rating of 50 percent, and some claims for service connection are denied while others are remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for persistent depressive disorder and service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating or support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, while remanding claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back condition, migraines, and TDIU.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, as the evidence did not support an effective date prior to August 31, 2021.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed, and the appeals for service connection for various conditions were denied. Several claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone is sufficient to grant special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status.