PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain Vet Center treatment records, and the Veteran's authorization is required for VA to release these records.

The veteran was granted a 50% rating for PTSD before May 12, 2015, and a 70% rating after that date.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities qualify him for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 50% and an increased rating in excess of 70% for PTSD is granted. The claim for glaucoma and its effective date were denied, and the issue of erectile dysfunction was remanded.

The Board vacated its previous decision and remanded the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to a due process error.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an initial rating more than 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 7, 2020. The Board needs more information about the veteran's employment history.

The veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder was rated at 100% from October 2, 2016. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and an earlier effective date for TDIU were denied or remanded. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was also remanded.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from August 27, 2018 to February 21, 2022. The effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits was also set to August 27, 2018.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50% effective August 1, 2024.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disability and thyroid cancer, as well as a higher rating for PTSD. The RO did not comply with previous directives and the medical opinions obtained were inadequate.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for peptic ulcer disease, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, hair loss, and hearing loss. The claims for other conditions were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating of PTSD due to missing private treatment records. The Veteran will need to provide authorization and identify all relevant healthcare providers.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was dismissed because the veteran was already granted service connection for a depressive disorder with anxiety disorder, rated as 100% disabling.

The veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities secondary to diabetes and PTSD were granted. The claim for a higher disability rating for CVA residuals was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore a 70% rating for PTSD with MDD, affirming the reduction to 50%. The decision was based on evidence showing improvement in the veteran's ability to function.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, but the appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted based on new evidence, but denied for other conditions. The effective date for CAD service connection was granted as June 22, 2023.