PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent, and TDIU and SMC were also granted from January 26, 2016. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder, sleep apnea, and Parkinson's-like symptoms was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, and PTSD due to a lack of proper VA examinations and verification of in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and persistent depressive disorder, but denied entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as the Veteran's current disability is related to his military service, including an in-service personal assault.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, for a VA examination and medical opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disabilities and musculoskeletal issues, due to deficiencies in prior examinations and the need for additional evidence related to toxic exposure during service.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and chronic headaches. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, while denying increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and PTSD, and remanded service connection for ischemic heart disease.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 9, 2015, for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent, but no greater, for the period on appeal prior to December 31, 2020. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of prostate cancer was denied.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and depression, was dismissed due to a procedural defect involving a prohibited concurrent election via Supplemental Claim.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and depression, based on the Veteran's in-service head injury and military sexual trauma.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral pes planus to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder, and insomnia based on credible evidence of in-service stressors and continuous symptoms since service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, as the proper effective date is September 24, 2016, the date of the Intent to File.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD for the period prior to March 31, 2023, and denied a higher rating since that date. The effective date of service connection for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the proposed reduction of his disability rating for adjustment disorder and the denial of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD but granted TDIU and SMC from June 26, 2023.