PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, is granted. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible reports and medical evidence.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD has been remanded because the VA did not properly adjudicate the veteran's motion for revision based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board remanded the claim for hypertension as secondary to PTSD because the medical opinion was inadequate. A new examination is required.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, shin splints, and higher ratings for knee and back conditions. The claim for PTSD was remanded.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The Veteran's character of discharge does not bar treatment benefits under Chapter 17.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a new VA examination that adequately assesses the severity of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms related to military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board remanded the claim for migraine headaches, requiring additional examinations to address direct service connection and aggravation by PTSD. The PACT Act requires a medical opinion on toxic exposure.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of left great toe arthritis, tinnitus, and PTSD is granted as August 15, 2017.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD with MDD was dismissed. The claim for a higher disability rating is being sent back for further review.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD and prostate cancer residuals prevent him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, so he is granted total disability on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective December 30, 2022.

The veteran's claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder was denied. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD and GERD, as well as TDIU, were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for PTSD service connection was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed because the issue has already been granted under a different docket number.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bilateral sciatic nerve disorder, Gulf War syndrome, and vertigo due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher rating of PTSD to correct errors in obtaining records and medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for PTSD, as well as special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was granted effective April 5, 2020.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% effective January 14, 2016. The veteran is also granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits starting from the same date.