PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and service connection for left and right lower extremity restless leg syndrome.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for excessive daytime sleepiness and PTSD and anxiety due to violations of claims-processing rules.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD, and TDIU due to a duty to assist error regarding SSA records.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and remanded issues related to his right knee osteoarthritis and PTSD for further development.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and TDIU, while dismissing the appeal for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent, and TDIU and SMC were granted from June 30, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and chose to pursue subsequently filed supplemental claims for the same conditions.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's condition resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to obtain a more thorough medical examination.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to PTSD with associated drug abuse disorder, and entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC), survivor's pension, and/or accrued benefits.

The Board granted an effective date of October 31, 2008, for service connection and a 70 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, but denied earlier effective dates for the ratings of patellofemoral syndrome in both knees.

The Board denied increased ratings for left ankle sprain with instability, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD, and remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI with vertigo and PTSD, depressive disorder mild neurocognitive impairment, and alcohol use disorder moderate.

The Board granted an effective date of May 29, 2017 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia and a 60 percent rating for genital herpes, while denying higher ratings for migraine headaches and PTSD with borderline personality disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and PTSD to obtain additional evidence, including a VA examination and private treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD due to MST, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted an evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to May 10, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the claims for recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, right foot disability, left foot disability, PTSD rating, and TDIU.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a higher disability rating for service-connected PTSD due to additional development needed, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.