PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD, stating that the evidence did not support total social impairment.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and for TDIU due to inadequate examinations and failure to develop the TDIU claim.

The veteran's PTSD service connection is granted. However, the effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as the initial ratings for these conditions, are denied.

The veteran's PTSD service connection is granted with an effective date of January 4, 2023. The claim for sleep apnea is denied.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted it for genitourinary system disability, tension headaches, left knee strain, and right knee strain. The claims for bilateral hip strain, bilateral shoulder strain, major depressive disorder with anxiety and PTSD, neurobehavior effects, insomnia, poor concentration, and bilateral lateral epicondylitis were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, back disorder, right and left knee disorders, right and left shoulder disorders, right leg disorder other than a right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, allergic rhinitis, asthma, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were granted and remanded. The claims for right and left wrist disorders were dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, stating that the evidence did not show a diagnosis of PTSD during service or a link between the claimed in-service stressor (a motor vehicle accident) and current symptoms.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, citing incomplete records and the need for further evidentiary development.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran already has a 100% rating for PTSD and does not meet criteria for special monthly compensation.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD rated at 70% was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was granted because it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is granted as August 16, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because the evidence does not show a diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The Board needs to obtain additional medical records and conduct new VA examinations.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and residuals of TBI. The Veteran's case will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and earlier effective dates for several service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) because the evidence did not show a current diagnosis of FSAD.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD with bipolar disorder and TBI residuals. The earliest possible effective date remains January 21, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% prior to July 8, 2020 and 70% thereafter. His bilateral foot disorder is rated at 30% since September 26, 2016. The Veteran's cervical spine and asthma conditions are not service-connected.