PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 26, 2018, for the 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD and denied a higher rating during that period. Other claims were either denied or did not result in a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's in-service personal assault experiences.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and cancer to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, due to inadequate VA examination reports and opinions.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD and DEA eligibility, but dismissed the appeal for TDIU prior to October 6, 2019.

The Board granted the restoration of the 70% disability rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, as the reduction was improper and did not follow the applicable regulations.

The Board granted increased ratings and earlier effective dates for several service-connected conditions, but denied an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, head trauma, and PTSD due to the lack of new and relevant evidence. The Veteran was granted an initial 10% disability rating for migraines but had other claims remanded or denied.

The appeal for service connection for a back disability, peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, and he is eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD and back disorder, granted an increased rating of 50% for migraine headaches from December 2, 2020, but denied increased ratings for left foot amputation and scars.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to investigate the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than January 29, 2017, for the award of service connection for PTSD is dismissed as it is legally insufficient.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and dismissed the claim for diabetes. The claims for service connection for teeth and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorder, as a pre-decisional duty to assist error was identified.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with insomnia disorder and major depressive disorder (PTSD) from June 7, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and associated disabilities resulted in a total rating of 100 percent, effective March 25, 2016, along with special monthly compensation based on housebound status for the same date.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the Veteran's awards of service connection, finding that the claims were not submitted within one year of a valid intent to file.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms more closely approximated those associated with a 50 percent rating.

The appeals for service connection for a low back disability and PTSD are dismissed as the issues have already been granted.