PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings were mostly denied, but a rating of 90 percent for residuals of a right total hip replacement and special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) were granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including anxiety and depression, was denied because the claim was not submitted on the correct form.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for PTSD and service connection for other psychiatric disabilities. The appeal for occupational problem was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating than 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, stating that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease and spondylosis of the cervical spine, and also denied increased ratings for traumatic brain injury and total disability rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The effective date for posttraumatic stress disorder with opioid use disorder was also denied.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for increased rating of PTSD and related conditions, as well as for Dependents' Educational Assistance, was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD and migraines, and a higher combined disability rating, based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and headaches, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's sleep apnea, recognizing it as secondary to their service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, right knee disability, sleep apnea (OSA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and back disability were denied. The claim for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.

The Board denied a rating higher than 50% for PTSD but remanded the claim for a higher rating for thoracic strain.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in disability rating for chronic adjustment disorder/PTSD from 50 percent to 10 percent is dismissed because it was not a final decision.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, MDD, anxiety, and diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressors and absence of a diagnosis for diabetes.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a new medical opinion on the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The decision is based on inadequate medical examinations and opinions.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted with an effective date of January 20, 2016. The claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities were remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date than May 3, 2021 for service connection of traumatic brain injury with posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder, as well as for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection for several conditions, including UPPP residuals, PTSD with MDD and AUD, and scars. However, it remanded issues related to cervical and lumbosacral strains.

The veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 70% effective July 1, 2024. The reduction to 30% was found improper due to procedural errors and the severity of the veteran's symptoms.