PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder but denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's symptoms including suicidal ideation, anger issues, and impaired impulse control.

The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's right shoulder disability, PTSD, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The issues related to radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, right knee disability, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that it was caused by military service.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and depression as of September 14, 2021, and a TDIU as of April 4, 2024.

The Board remands the issue of an increased rating for PTSD to ensure proper processing under the legacy appeal system and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for not timely submitting a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) within one year from the date of the mailing of an adverse decision.

The Board granted a 70 percent initial rating for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder from November 30, 2009 through December 29, 2022.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, as the Veteran did not continuously pursue the claim within one year of the initial denial.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD due to a need for additional development of the record, specifically an examination to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his service.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than October 17, 2023, for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to December 15, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis during or related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in actual loss of use of the lower extremities, thus granting eligibility for financial assistance to purchase an automobile or other conveyance.

The Board granted service connection for loss of sensation in the right forearm with pins and needles and burning sensation, but denied service connection for chronic pain in the left shoulder with loss of range of motion (joint pain), chronic pain in the right groin area, a compensable evaluation for headaches, a compensable rating for the right anterior forearm scar, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the intermediate rate between the (m) and (n) rates based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD due to a need for additional evidence and an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding all claims, and the Board has dismissed these matters.