PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was granted a 100 percent rating, while the bilateral hearing loss ratings were denied or granted at different times.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent, from May 16, 2011, for PTSD is dismissed. The claim to reopen the effective date prior to May 16, 2011, for service connection for PTSD has been granted. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was granted as of August 1, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that December 7, 2022 was the earliest entitlement arose.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia as well as the claim for entitlement to an earlier effective date for the grant of eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC Chapter 35, so that the RO may first consider the Veteran's contentions related to clear and unmistakable error in the July 12, 1982, rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to June 8, 2023, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter for PTSD, as well as an earlier effective date for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, anxiety disorder, and PTSD, due to deficiencies in the notice provided and the VA examinations conducted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss and an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the evidence did not support a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD or establish service connection for memory loss other than as part of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it is causally related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, service connection, and increased ratings.

The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the claims for a lower back condition, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for hypertension (HTN) from March 2, 2023, but no higher or earlier. The other claims were denied.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD as the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU were remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for restoration of the 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD, which had been reduced to 50 percent effective July 2021.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and alcohol use disorder induced depressive disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The veteran withdrew the appeal before a decision was made, and therefore the appeal is dismissed.

The motion for revision of the April 2012 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) that granted service connection and assigned an initial 30 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 21, 2021, for service connection for PTSD, to include somatic symptom disorder, persistent, with predominant pain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder and service connection for shortness of breath.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 26, 2004, for the grant of service connection for PTSD based on newly received evidence that verified the Veteran's stressor statement.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.