PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as a new opinion is needed that adequately considers the Veteran's statements regarding his in-service stressors.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for a psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board remands the claims for an increased evaluation of PTSD and TDIU due to a lack of proper notice for a scheduled examination.

The Board granted an effective date of June 26, 2014, for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with unspecified psychosis not due to substance abuse or unknown physiological condition, alcohol dependence.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 22, 2018, for the grant of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder.

The Board denied an increased rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD prior to January 9, 2023.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and syncope, render him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The appeal for an increased evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder and psychotic features was denied, while the appeals for service connection for COPD, glioblastoma, and melanoma were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder, moderate recurrent and alcohol use disorder (PTSD) from April 1, 2023 to March 15, 2024, and special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)(1) for the same period.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and other unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, as further medical evidence is needed.

The appeal for service connection and TDIU was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, left lower extremity nerve condition, and neurogenic bladder.

The Board denied an effective date prior to June 15, 2020 for the assignment of a 50 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective July 22, 2012, but denied a compensable initial rating and remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating from November 6, 2017, and a total (100 percent) disability rating from December 11, 2024. The Veteran is also granted TDIU and DEA benefits from the same date as his increased rating for PTSD.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD and an effective date prior to April 4, 2023, for DEA benefits. The TDIU claim is moot.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings and service connection due to non-compliance with VA claims processing rules.

The appeal is being remanded to obtain complete VA treatment and hospital records.