PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to February 14, 2025, as the evidence did not show that he was precluded from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment during the appeal period.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and remanded the issues of a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17 for PTSD, depression, hypertension, and acid reflux due to a concurrent election of appeals which is prohibited.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder with cocaine use disorder and alcohol use disorder, due to an inadequate VA examination.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD with insomnia was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 19, 2022.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraines, GERD, and PTSD to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted a separate 30 percent rating for TBI residuals, including vertigo, dizziness and sensitivity to light from April 18, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.

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

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the appeal for a PTSD rating in excess of 70 percent to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with MDD, service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected condition, and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance. However, it denied SMC based on housebound status.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, unspecified headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea as directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed, and the claims for a compensable rating for the lower back scar, service connection for COPD, and peripheral artery disease were denied.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's in-service stressor of fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board granted an effective date of May 9, 2022, for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, other specified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's back injury, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, with the exception of remanding certain issues.

The Board denied service connection for a prostate condition, GERD, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, arthritis (trigger finger), and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus.