PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for a higher disability evaluation and TDIU due to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because of pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and headaches or migraines, but denied a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 6, 2020, for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD.

The appeal is dismissed because it comes from a proposed rating reduction that has not been finalized, and the Veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement for some claims.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied the remaining claims, including higher ratings for left shoulder strain with labral tear, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back disability, and bilateral foot pain.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for arthritis of the lower back, cold injury residuals of both hands, and PTSD based on new evidence.

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

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no evidence of current disabilities or nexus to service.

The Board remands the issues of an increased evaluation for service-connected PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU due to outstanding evidence and the need for additional medical clarification.

The Board remands the matter for a referral to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration of an effective date earlier than February 13, 2013, for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine, a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and panic disorder with alcohol use disorder (in remission), and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and TDIU due to service-connected PTSD for further development, including a new VA examination.

The appeal was dismissed due to noncompliance with claims processing rules prohibiting concurrent election of administrative review options.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea but denied it for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted service connection for asthma and a psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder. The appeal of the issue regarding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent from May 6, 2023.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of PTSD, to include sleep disturbance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus) have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period.

The appeal seeking service connection for PTSD for treatment purposes only was dismissed by the Veteran's request to withdraw the appeal.