PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted a 100 percent evaluation from August 28, 2005, to September 10, 2017, due to total social and occupational impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective prior to January 22, 2018. The decision finds the Veteran meets the criteria for this rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to their withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a more thorough medical opinion.

The Board remands the issues of an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as entitlement to a TDIU, due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was granted, effective December 31, 2016.

The veteran's effective date for PTSD service connection is granted as of October 12, 2020.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to obtain additional medical evidence. The Veteran's OSA may be related to her service-connected PTSD through obesity as an intermediate step.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for generalized anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder were denied. The claim for PTSD was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with obesity as an intermediate step.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died before a decision could be made. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal due to the veteran's death.

The veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was rated at 30% before July 18, 2022, and increased to 50% starting from that date.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran submitted both a Board Appeal and a Higher-Level Review request on the same day, which is not allowed.

The appeal of a proposed reduction in the disability rating for PTSD from 100 percent to 50 percent was dismissed because it was based on a non-final proposed rating reduction.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of GERD, including as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's statements about symptoms during and after service were not adequately addressed.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied. Service connection for Parkinson's disease with loss of balance and urinary problems was granted on a presumptive basis due to Camp Lejeune exposure. The claim for hearing loss was remanded.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because they withdrew their claims.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. Therefore, the Board granted a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70% effective August 30, 2021. The Board found the veteran's symptoms warranted this rating.

The VA properly revised the rating for Meniere's disease to 30% due to a clear and unmistakable error. The veteran is granted SMC benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The claim for SMC based on housebound status is dismissed as moot, and the claim for service connection for COPD is dismissed. The claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded.