PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The veteran's request for a higher disability rating for PTSD was denied, but service connection for TMD related to PTSD was granted.

The veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 50 percent. The reduction to 30 percent was not based on actual improvement in the veteran's ability to function.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, so a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher evaluations of PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as claims related to DEA benefits and TDIU. The Board did not make a final decision on these issues.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, dry eye syndrome, right third finger disability, IBS, bladder condition, right wrist disability, and metatarsalgia were denied. The veteran was granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, a 10% rating for rhinitis, a 50% rating for sinusitis, and a 100% rating for PTSD. Several other claims were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was remanded due to new evidence. The veteran was granted an increased rating of 70% for PTSD effective March 10, 2022.

The Board dismissed appeals related to the effective dates for PTSD and SMC ratings but remanded issues regarding earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher rating of PTSD to obtain missing medical records.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed because the veteran did not file a timely and properly completed VA Form 10182.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed because the veteran's mother, as appellant, is not a proper claimant under the relevant law.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because a VA examiner has not yet opined on whether the OSA is due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining necessary medical opinions.

Service connection for a headache disability, vertigo, and bruxism is denied. Service connection for a right eye disability is granted. Effective dates for erectile dysfunction and PTSD with cannabis use disorder are granted. A 70 percent rating for PTSD with cannabis use disorder and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are granted. Claims for TBI, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.,The Board found no competent evidence of a current headache disability.,The Board found no competent evidence of a current vertigo disability.,The Board found no competent evidence of a current bruxism disability.,The Veteran's right eye disability was at least as likely as not incurred during service.,The effective date for erectile dysfunction is December 12, 2022.,The effective date for PTSD with cannabis use disorder is January 26, 2021.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of PTSD and TDIU is granted as April 18, 2019.

The Board denied all claims, including service connection for bilateral feet disability and increased ratings or earlier effective dates for various conditions.

The veteran's effective date for a 100% disability rating for PTSD and related benefits was granted as of November 11, 2020.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for PTSD and right knee disability were remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than October 12, 2022, for service connection of PTSD. The veteran is already receiving the earliest possible effective date.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% and they were granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD based on a traumatic event during the veteran's active duty.

The veteran's rating for carpal tunnel syndrome in the right hand was restored to 30% and an increased rating of 20% was granted for the left hand. However, increased ratings were denied for PTSD and right knee strain.