PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for PTSD with Bipolar I disorder and special monthly compensation due to a need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as additional development is required.

The Board denied service connection for right lower and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, a rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension. However, the TDIU was granted.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD but granted individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent, and an earlier effective date for this rating was granted. The claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and unspecified anxiety disorder were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD and restored the 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome, effective December 9, 2020.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and MDD with anxious distress, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal for service connection for PTSD, high blood pressure, and nose bleeds was dismissed due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, to obtain an addendum opinion regarding potential in-service sexual trauma and a fall from a moving vehicle resulting in a TBI.

The Board denied an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, with MDD and alcohol disorder.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired mental health condition, to include PTSD, for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently endured PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an increased evaluation of service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, except for granting an effective date of November 1, 2020 for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD with bruxism, service connection for a manic-depressive reaction, a facial injury, a dental condition including tooth condition, loose teeth, mouth ulcers and sore gums, and a cavity.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent and 70 percent for PTSD with depression, as well as TDIU, due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The appeal for increased ratings was denied, but earlier effective dates were granted for service connection related to herbicide exposure.

The Board remands the claims for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD, but denied an increased schedular rating for the same condition.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and verifying the Veteran's service periods.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, but remanded claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and irritable bowel syndrome.