PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 11, 2018, stating that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during that period.

The appeal for service connection of tonsil cancer is remanded to obtain a medical opinion on whether the condition was caused or aggravated by the veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 7, 2013, because the evidence showed the veteran was able to maintain full-time employment during that period.

The appeal for service connection and rating issues related to posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD, finding that while the veteran experiences significant impairment, it does not meet the criteria for a 100% rating.

The veteran's claim for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) was denied for the period from June 16, 2011, to February 4, 2018, but granted for the period from February 4, 2018, to February 13, 2018.

The Board remanded all issues to provide the Veteran with information about the qualifications of the VA examiners.

The veteran is granted an earlier effective date of May 9, 2019 for service connection for PTSD, TDIU, and DEA benefits.

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

The veteran's claim for a 100% disability rating for PTSD, cannabis use disorder, and depression was granted effective November 9, 2020. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed.

Service connection for PTSD was granted. Service connection for alcohol use disorder secondary to PTSD was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder. The Board found that the VA did not adequately consider all relevant evidence.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to PTSD with bipolar disorder is remanded. The Board needs more medical opinions on the relationship between these conditions.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% PTSD rating was denied. Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted, and the claim for kidney issues was remanded.

The veteran's request for a higher disability rating for PTSD was denied, but they were granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound.

The veteran's appeal for PTSD was dismissed. Service connection for COPD and chronic bronchitis was granted under the PACT Act, but other issues were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded. The Veteran will have another opportunity to report for VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a temporary 100 percent rating for PTSD hospitalization after January 31, 2022. The decision was based on regulations that mandate termination of the temporary rating upon discharge from hospitalization.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD and MDD was granted with an effective date of September 27, 2021. Other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a disability rating higher than 70% for PTSD and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.