PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board remands the appeal to correct an error in the AOJ's duty to obtain a medical opinion linking the Veteran's depressive disorder to his active service.

The Board granted an effective date of February 19, 2024, for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches based on the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in the disability rating for service-connected PTSD from 100 percent to 70 percent is dismissed because it was not a final decision.

The Board denied a higher rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD and insomnia due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board granted a 100 percent initial disability rating for PTSD and denied an increased rating for tinnitus, while dismissing the claims for service connection of other psychiatric conditions and TDIU prior to March 2, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's military stressors.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and granted earlier effective dates for certain hip conditions, while restoring some disability ratings.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1) based on his need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, but no higher.

The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70 percent for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder, effective from the date of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, a disability manifested by chest pains, and increased ratings for PTSD with associated depression, anxiety, and insomnia, lumbosacral strain, and migraines headaches.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence of record.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to inadequate medical opinions and a Stegall violation.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, but no higher.

The appeal is remanded to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to an AOJ hearing.