PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for coronary artery disease, a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and a compensable rating for tinea unguina with cryptonchosis of the right great toe.

The appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been withdrawn by the Veteran and is dismissed.

The Board denied the application to readjudicate the claim for service connection for residuals of a hysterectomy as new and relevant evidence was not received. The claims for service connection for headaches and PTSD were remanded.

The Board granted ratings for hypothyroidism, PTSD, right total hip replacement, and migraine headaches, while denying higher ratings or additional compensation for other conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension was denied a compensable rating, while his PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating. The TDIU claim is considered moot as the Veteran has been awarded a 100 percent rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and migraine headaches due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU, as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's in-service stressors and ongoing symptoms.

The Board denied an increased rating for cervical spine degenerative arthritis and PTSD while granting a higher initial disability rating for radiculopathy in the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable since March 20, 2014, and the Board granted an effective date of that date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial, gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted.

The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms caused a level of impairment consistent with this rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to a lack of verified in-service stressor and the presence of an already service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, which would result in impermissible pyramiding.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no credible evidence to corroborate his claimed in-service stressors.

The Board remands the matters for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion that complies with the Board's previous remand instructions.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the criteria for an effective date earlier than August 9, 2013, have not been met.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to February 2, 2022, and the claim for TDIU were dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, headaches, and asthma. The claims for right hip, left hip, right knee, left knee, right shoulder, back, and neck disabilities were remanded.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss during the period on appeal was denied. The appeals for an increased disability rating and service connection were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include unspecified depressive and anxiety disorder with alcohol use, but denied service connection for PTSD. The claim for a traumatic brain injury was remanded.