PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, MDD, and adjustment disorder with mixed depression and anxiety, finding that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders began in service, have continued uninterrupted since service, and are related to his service.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, but denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility under the VA PCAFC to allow further processing based on a now-eligible serious injury incurred during a qualified period of service.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, left ankle achilles tendonitis, and right knee disabilities but granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 21, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea and conditions related to PTSD, lumbosacral strain, bilateral knee osteoarthritis, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral shin splints, have warranted a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the l 12 rate from April 13, 2018.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection and special monthly compensation based on housebound status, as well as basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 22, 2019, for service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted an effective date of April 6, 2020, for a 100 percent rating for PTSD with MDD and GAD due to the evidence showing total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST) based on credible evidence supporting the Veteran's account of in-service stressors and a diagnosis from her treating psychologist.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and a bilateral eye condition. The back, bilateral hip, hypertension, GERD, migraine disorder, penile condition, and sleep apnea claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder due to a need for additional evidence.

The appeal for a higher rating of PTSD was dismissed due to the Veteran not clarifying his review lane within the required time frame.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and a C-section scar, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings for knee conditions and neck/low back conditions were remanded.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with depressive disorder and granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise the October 2014 rating decision, which denied service connection for PTSD on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.