PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus entitling him to total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted, but an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression. The Board found that previous VA examinations were inadequate and ordered a new examination.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50% effective from November 14, 2019. The decision was based on the veteran's symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD and unspecified bipolar and related disorder benefits was dismissed due to procedural defects.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders because the VA did not adequately develop the evidence regarding the veteran's claimed stressors.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was granted, effective January 26, 2010. Other claims related to earlier effective dates and higher evaluations were denied or dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, stating that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% and they were granted TDIU and SMC.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's claim for PTSD and paranoid schizophrenia is remanded due to new evidence. The Board will review the claim again.

The veteran's request for a higher disability rating for Barrett's esophagus was denied, but they were granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, as well as an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The veteran's effective date for a 100% disability rating for PTSD and eligibility for DEA is granted as of July 15, 2019.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a hernia condition, bilateral shoulder condition, and PTSD. The veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that it began during active service.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease and PTSD due to duty to assist errors.

The appeal for service connection for depression and PTSD was dismissed because the veteran had a pending supplemental claim.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating, TDIU, earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status due to duty-to-assist errors.