PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board granted an initial increased rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, left shoulder rotator cuff tear, and dermatitis while granting a 20% rating for the left ankle disability and a 10% rating for the right great toe scar. The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance was also denied.

The appeal seeking an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed as it was duplicative of a previously filed appeal.

The Board granted a separate noncompensable disability rating for bulimia nervosa and denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder, anxious distress, and trichotillomania.

The appeal seeking an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with an alcohol use disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this claim.

The Board denied earlier effective dates, higher ratings for PTSD and CAD, a rating for RLE PN, TDIU, and DEA eligibility.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder, effective September 21, 2022.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD due to the Veteran's symptoms causing total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is of such nature and severity as to preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and special monthly compensation, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or entitlement to SMC based on housebound status.

The Board denied entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands all issues on appeal for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and ensuring compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to the need for an updated VA examination and additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected lumbar spine and PTSD disabilities.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence regarding the Veteran's cause of death, specifically addressing theories related to diabetes, coronary artery disease, and a potential psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he required regular aid and attendance due to his health conditions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported history and lack of supporting evidence.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) effective September 12, 2016.