PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was dismissed by the Veteran.

The appeal of entitlement to separate disability evaluations for the residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been granted.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, left knee strain with limitation of extension, left knee scar, and posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder.

The Board remands the claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound criteria, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to PTSD.

The Board denied a disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and denied an increased rating for right knee instability, while granting service connection for low back strain and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) made him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from April 13, 2006.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD warranted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for the period prior to August 8, 2019. The Board also granted earlier effective dates for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance from July 14, 2014.

The Board granted an effective date of March 28, 2022 for the assigned 100 percent rating for service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for an anxiety disorder and migraines, while remanding the claim for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for further action.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, and OSA with insomnia, based on the evidence supporting a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to the Veteran's active-duty service during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) but denied increased ratings for shin splints and PTSD, and remanded the claim for service connection for type II diabetes.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran's symptoms did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a basis other than the PACT Act, dismissed an appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD, and denied several other claims including earlier effective dates for ED, SMC, and headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as his application for a special home adaptation grant. The claim for service connection for a low back condition was remanded.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD with bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder, effective June 3, 2014, which led to the grant of DEA benefits on that date. The claim for an initial compensable rating for bulimia was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral flatfeet, bilateral hallux valgus, and posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to impermissible concurrent election of a supplemental claim and an appeal to the Board.

The Veteran is eligible for the direct payment of attorney fees based on past due benefits awarded in a September 2021 rating decision that granted service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder.