PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The appeal is being remanded for further development, specifically to obtain outstanding VA and private treatment records related to the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD precludes her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and therefore a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and prostatitis, bilateral blepharitis, asthma, posttraumatic stress disorder with mild, recurrent major depressive disorder, and chronic sinusitis. The claim for alcohol use disorder was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other conditions prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted TDIU. He also qualifies for special monthly compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, but no higher, throughout the appeal period.

The Board granted an increased disability rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for TBI residuals and increased the PTSD rating to 70 percent from April 29, 2018, to February 19, 2023.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD, but denied compensable ratings for umbilical hernia, nephrolithiasis, and dermatitis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, due to insufficient evidence and a need for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic sinusitis. However, it granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea was dismissed due to untimely filing, while the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability (other than depressive disorder) and an increased rating for depressive disorder were denied based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective March 27, 2024. The claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right hand, left ankle strain, and right knee strain were remanded.

The Board granted an April 30, 2012, effective date for a TDIU and DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 but denied an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound status and a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with associated depression, major depressive disorder, polysubstance dependence, cocaine dependence, alcohol dependence, and a history of heroine dependence.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because the Veteran does not have a DSM-V diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating for peptic ulcer disease and a 70 percent initial disability rating for PTSD, effective from April 26, 2019.

The appeal for entitlement to revision of the June 2022 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD on the basis of CUE is dismissed.

The appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed as the claim had been granted in full.