PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than October 19, 2021, for a 100 percent rating for PTSD because there is no evidence that the veteran's PTSD increased in severity within one year prior to the October 2021 claim.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including plantar fasciitis, GERD, psychiatric disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and other disabilities. Some claims were remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD was granted starting from April 5, 2007. The veteran was also granted initial ratings of 50 percent and 30 percent for different periods but denied an increased rating beyond 30 percent. The issue of TDIU was remanded.

The veteran's PTSD service connection is granted with an effective date of November 7, 2013. The veteran also receives a 100% rating for PTSD and special monthly compensation on a statutory housebound basis from December 26, 2016. Service connection for right hip and neck/cervical spine conditions is granted. Other issues are remanded.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% and the effective date was set to February 21, 2019.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, is dismissed because it was not filed within the required time frame and another similar claim is already pending.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, because the evidence did not show a current disability meeting DSM-5 criteria.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was dismissed. The claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral pes planus with residuals of right foot injury was denied. The rating reduction for GERD was restored to 30 percent. Issues regarding service connection for psychiatric disabilities and a higher rating for bilateral pes planus were remanded.

The veteran is granted payment or reimbursement for medical services provided by Travis County Emergency Physicians on November 10, 2019. The decision was based on the criteria for emergency treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1728 being met.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, effective September 15, 2021.

The veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder is service-connected at 70% from March 6, 2020. The veteran's hypertension rating increased to 10% from April 9, 2017. Increased ratings for atrial fibrillation, kidney cancer residuals, and squamous cell carcinoma were denied.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of PTSD and depressive disorder due to an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran will undergo a new examination.

The veteran's PTSD rating is increased to 70% due to the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms.

The veteran's claim for a 70% rating for PTSD and alcohol abuse was granted based on evidence of functional impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for accrued benefits purposes for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that there is no direct or secondary nexus between OSA and PTSD.

The appeal for increased ratings and service connection was dismissed because the veteran's spouse withdrew all appeals.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a 100 percent rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to June 8, 2020.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran will receive a new examination.

The Board remanded the case to determine if the veteran is entitled to an earlier effective date for his total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, and they are now rated at 100%. The decision is based on the veteran's total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD.