PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed due to the premature nature of the notice of disagreement regarding a proposed reduction in the evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with persistent depressive disorder, and the denial of an increased rating for tinnitus as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability.

The Board granted the appeal and restored service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD with GAD, which was improperly severed.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to schedule a new VA examination with a psychiatrist or other appropriate medical professional.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but dismissed the claim for a right wrist scar due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) for the Veteran, as he was not scheduled for a VA examination and opinion on whether he needs a higher level of care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence of worsening symptoms prior to April 24, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder prior to May 24, 2023.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder, effective February 26, 2018.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bowel inconsistency, restrictive food intake disorder, a bilateral ankle condition, a neck disorder, and a heart disorder as the evidence does not reflect that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of these disorders. The claim for PTSD due to military sexual trauma was denied based on the lack of a current diagnosis.

The claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease lumbar spine and PTSD were dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted a 30 percent initial rating for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain and a compensable rating for ventral hernia, and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar II disorder, and alcohol use disorder, to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD to continue efforts in obtaining relevant records from the U.S. Army Crime Records Center.

The Board granted an increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD, effective May 4, 2021.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of May 21, 2020, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board granted an effective date of September 10, 2021, for service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, migraines, and sinusitis.