PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to schedule a new VA examination.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and DIC benefits because the Regional Office failed to obtain a VA medical opinion to determine whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities caused, contributed to, or aggravated his death from metastatic colon cancer. The Board found a reasonable possibility that a medical opinion would aid in substantiating the claim, particularly regarding whether alcohol use disorder was a risk factor for the colon cancer.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD alone from August 1, 2019, and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) from the same date.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral eye condition, psychiatric disability, and other disabilities. Service connection was granted for a dental condition solely to establish eligibility for outpatient dental treatment.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to a failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled examinations.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet and PTSD as new and relevant evidence was not received to warrant readjudication.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and insomnia, as the evidence did not show a current disability during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for TBI and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria, but the claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher disability rating of 100 percent.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability, other than unspecified anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder, as an adequate opinion is necessary to determine its etiology.

The Board granted a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) but denied an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 3, 1971, for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from March 10, 2014.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and a rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder. The left shoulder strain with subacromial bursitis was remanded.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) but denied an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the case to adjudicate whether new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the issue of whether the character of the appellant's discharge from service is a bar to VA benefits eligibility.

The Board denied service connection for obesity and remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and low back disorder due to inadequate medical examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD, as the evidence did not show that his symptoms caused a level of impairment required for a higher disability rating.

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the formal claim was not filed within one year of the initial intent to file.