PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because the submitted evidence is not considered new and relevant.

The veteran's effective date for a 70% PTSD rating was granted as of September 28, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD based on a personal assault stressor during the veteran's service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, because the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor was not corroborated by credible evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than February 9, 2022, for service connection of OSTSRD. The earliest possible effective date is the date of the veteran's Intent to File.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims were not supported by sufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 21, 2020, for a 100% combined rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating before that date.

The appeal for a higher rating of PTSD was dismissed because the veteran passed away before a decision could be made.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, acknowledging the Veteran's diagnosis and the link between his military service and the condition.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, initial compensable evaluation for PFB, and service connection for facial scarring due to errors in obtaining necessary records and examinations.

The veteran's total disability rating for PTSD and SMC based on housebound status were granted an earlier effective date of July 8, 2020.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was dismissed because it had already been granted. Claims for OSA, left foot condition, and right foot condition were denied due to lack of evidence. The claim for tinnitus was remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's request to restore a 70 percent rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder, effective November 1, 2022. The decision was based on evidence showing an actual improvement in the veteran's disability that would continue under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted with an effective date of June 17, 2021. The veteran is also awarded a 100% rating and special monthly compensation from that date.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed, but the claim for service connection for PTSD was remanded.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70%. The claims for TDIU and service connection for an eating disorder were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for PTSD and TBI due to new and relevant evidence. The case will be reviewed again by the VA.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted. The Board found that the OSA had its onset during active duty service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depression was granted based on new and relevant evidence.

The veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities was dismissed. The veteran was granted increased ratings for bladder disability and PTSD, as well as TDIU and educational assistance benefits.