PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to PTSD, has been granted. The evidence showed that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD is a but-for cause of his OSA.

Service connection for migraine headaches was granted as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. All other conditions were either denied or remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent evaluation of service-connected PTSD, alcohol dependence, and depressive disorder.

The appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD is remanded. The VA must inform the veteran of their right to a pre-decisional hearing and then re-evaluate the claim.

The veteran's effective date for a 100% rating for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and residuals of TBI is granted as May 12, 2019. Special monthly compensation (SMC) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) are also granted effective the same date.

The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD and a separate rating for TBI but remanded the claim for TDIU.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of several conditions, including PTSD and various physical disabilities. The Board found errors in the previous evaluations and ordered new examinations.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disability, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions due to a duty to assist error. The VA will obtain missing records and readjudicate the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a temporary total disability rating (TTD) due to in-patient psychiatric treatment and residential substance abuse disorder treatment.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on a secondary basis, linking it to the veteran's service-connected PTSD, migraines, and tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy was granted at 40%, but the claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for PTSD to develop the reported stressor. The AOJ did not assist in verifying the stressor, so it must be corroborated.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was dismissed. The claims for service connection for various conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a broken left foot, and initial compensable ratings for hypertension and TMJ. It also denied an increased rating for a left great toe fracture. The claims for depression and alcohol abuse disorder were remanded.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of PTSD, phobia of snakes, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted as January 22, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip limitations were denied, but the claim for service connection for PTSD was remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of psychiatric disabilities including PTSD, depression, and insomnia due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran will undergo another examination.

The veteran's request for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD with opioid use disorder and TBI residuals was denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.