PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the rating for PTSD, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus meeting the criteria for TDIU. The claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was dismissed as moot due to the greater benefit provided by his combined VA compensation rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD per history, depression, cannabis use disorder, and mild neurocognitive disorder of unspecified etiology, is granted as secondary to his service-connected knee and back disabilities. The Board found that the most persuasive evidence demonstrates that his currently-diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder was caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee and back disabilities.

The Veteran is granted entitlement to TDIU prior to April 3, 2014 and from February 1, 2016 to August 9, 2022 due to service-connected PTSD and bilateral knee conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 23, 2024 and denied for ratings in excess of 70 percent thereafter. Service connection for right and left knee disabilities are both denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another effective April 30, 2018 due to insufficient evidence showing that he requires such assistance.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hepatitis C as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD associated drug use.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent from May 10, 2023. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to that date has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his symptoms are related to in-service traumatic events and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from February 25, 2017.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder were granted. The claims for residuals of radiation burn to the head, neck, and eyes were remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's appeal for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed. The veteran's ratings for lumbar degenerative arthritis and radiculopathy were restored to 20 percent. The veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD and special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound criteria.

The Board remanded the claim for an increased rating of PTSD to obtain private medical records.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran's PTSD rating was granted at 70% due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 10, 2020, for service connection of PTSD and MDD, as well as for eligibility to DEA based on permanent and total disability status.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD to obtain additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD with insomnia is sent back to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for more evidence. The Board needs additional medical records and counseling information.