PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depression were granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher, for the entire period on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis on a presumptive basis pursuant to the PACT Act, and for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to military sexual trauma (MST), with an effective date of October 14, 2016.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of proper notice and scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for reentrance into a VR&E program for additional education to prepare for suitable employment in healthcare or finance, as he was found not to have an employment handicap.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 10, 2018 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to obtain a new medical opinion that adequately addresses the Veteran's diagnoses and their etiology, including whether any diagnosed conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic kidney disease and skin cancer was dismissed, while his claim for a rating of 100 percent for PTSD was granted. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus in excess of 20 percent was denied.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board dismissed the issues of service connection for various conditions and special monthly compensation based on a parent's need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound, as there was no new and relevant evidence to support these claims.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's in-service stressor and current symptoms.

The Board granted a higher level of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) for the Veteran's residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), effective March 2, 2022.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 16, 2021, for the grant of a 100 percent (total disability) rating for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board granted an effective date of July 2, 2020, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and related conditions, as well as earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board granted a non-initial 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD based on evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The appeal was partially granted, with the Veteran's TDIU claim from February to September 2023 being granted while other claims were denied or dismissed.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and other conditions, with some issues remanded.

The Board granted service connection for right knee joint osteoarthritis, left knee total arthroplasty, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, granted a TDIU from December 3, 2020, and denied service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board granted a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD and special monthly compensation for housebound status, but denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.