PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 28, 2014 for the award of a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD as the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the matter for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's alcohol use disorder.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than December 8, 2009, for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied higher ratings for PTSD and right knee degenerative changes but granted a separate initial 10 percent rating for right knee instability prior to November 10, 2015, and a 60 percent rating from January 1, 2017, for right total knee replacement (TKR) residuals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD, as the evidence did not show that his symptoms more nearly approximated the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder and PTSD, to include substance use disorder and bipolar disorder, but denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but no higher, due to the severity of symptoms impacting occupational and social functioning.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 19, 2022, for a 70 percent evaluation of service-connected PTSD and TBI.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and left ankle reconstruction due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a VA mental health examination to determine the current nature and likely etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye condition, bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and a sleep-related disability due to the lack of evidence supporting the existence of these conditions during or approximate to the pendency of the claims.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety disorder and PTSD with associated substance use disorder.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive and alcohol use disorder (PTSD) as the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed.

The Board granted the appeal to restore service connection for PTSD, finding that there was not clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of service connection.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the service connection of PTSD, right and left shoulder disabilities, and neck disability, as well as higher ratings for these conditions and a TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder, cervical spine pain, onychomycosis, and skin conditions. The claim was denied for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and bilateral hearing loss.