PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (other than posttraumatic stress disorder) and bursitis and lumbar strain has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD since October 22, 2016, but denied an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to August 7, 2019, and the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date was denied. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied an effective date prior to July 20, 2007, for the award of a TDIU and SMC(s) due solely to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with memory loss.

The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder with alcohol, cannabis abuse, and depressive disorder.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed as untimely because the Veteran did not timely file a VA Form 10182 within one year of the May 2021 rating decision, and good cause has not been shown.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of June 28, 2021, for service connection for allergic rhinitis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but denied the claims for an ankle disability, left knee disability, respiratory disability, and initial ratings in excess of 0 percent for acne and a dark colored rash.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TDIU for further development, as there may be outstanding records pertinent to the Veteran's claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 30 percent for her psychiatric disability prior to March 5, 2019.

The Board granted a 70 percent initial rating for other specified trauma and stress related disorder and PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was granted, and the Veteran's entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployment (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities was also granted.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher initial rating for tinnitus, but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status effective May 16, 2024.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from December 16, 2016, and thus TDIU was granted.

The Board remands the matter for an adequate addendum opinion addressing the history of depression and providing a current diagnosis, to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disability is related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for low back strain, tinnitus, and PTSD. However, it granted a 30 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claims for bilateral knee conditions.

The Board granted an effective date of September 27, 2021, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability evaluation for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms equated to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.