PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraine headaches, a right shoulder disability, and PTSD to correct duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of a psychiatric disability, finding that April 15, 2009, is the earliest possible date based on the evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected TBI and PTSD, as the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for post-exertional malaise (PEM) and orthostatic-related symptoms, but denied earlier effective dates for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, a rating in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia/PEM, dismissed a disability rating in excess of 100 percent for PTSD, and denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss and service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence showing a credible in-service stressor and a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The appeal for service connection for insomnia, vertigo, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder with depressed mood and tension headaches due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled medical examinations without good cause.

The appeal for an earlier effective date than March 4, 2020, for the award of service connection for PTSD was dismissed.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder, but not higher.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to the lack of a final rating decision on the claim.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for sleep apnea but denied higher ratings for right hip disability and dismissed the appeals for service connection for PTSD, chronic gastritis, and rotator cuff tendonitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, finding that his symptoms were most consistent with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, as there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities rendered him permanently bedridden or in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD from June 6, 2023.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these claims.

The Board remands the claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings to ensure compliance with a prior Board remand.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for cause of death for an additional addendum medical opinion.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD, but no greater.

The Board remands the matter for further development to ensure compliance with its previous directives, including issuing an SOC regarding the initial disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, to include an unspecified sleep disorder manifested by nightmares and limb movements, as there was no competent evidence of record establishing a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability.