PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol use disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and major depressive disorder based on the Veteran's in-service personal assault.

The Board granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the symptoms associated with this condition caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and she is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted service connection for PTSD due to MST, sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, and a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD, finding that entitlement to such a rating did not arise until December 30, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on evidence that the Veteran's PTSD began during active service.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, while denying other claims. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder from December 15, 2018.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 30, 2020 for the initial 100 percent rating for PTSD and for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate, but denied an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD, finding that January 18, 2016 is the earliest appropriate date based on the evidence.

The Board granted service connection for other specified stressor and trauma related disorder, finding a credible link between the Veteran's in-service traumatic events and his current psychiatric condition.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and his current symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings for right shoulder degenerative arthritis, thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative arthritis were denied. An effective date of April 23, 2021, was granted for the award of a 100 percent evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, as well as a TDIU claim.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TBI from June 7, 2020 to July 19, 2021 and dismissed the claim as moot for a rating in excess of 100 percent from July 20, 2021.

The Board remands the appeal for further development, specifically to obtain VA treatment records from the CBOC in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and remanded the claim for an increased rating for GERD, mild hiatal hernia, and erosive esophagitis. Other claims were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).