PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with VA regulations.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 70% and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remanded the case to determine an earlier effective date for PTSD with sleep disturbance.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD related to the Veteran's in-service stressors, including his friend being killed in Vietnam and performing funeral duties.

The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, a higher rating for PTSD and TBI, and an earlier effective date for allergic rhinitis were denied.

The veteran's increased rating for PTSD and eligibility for DEA were granted with an effective date of October 10, 2017. The TDIU claim was dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher disability rating for PTSD.

The appeal for PTSD service connection is remanded to obtain a medical opinion on the link between the veteran's PTSD and combat experience.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and insomnia. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with all relevant records.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU benefits, stating that the first claim for TDIU was filed on February 23, 2022.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with additional evidence considered.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, anger management, depression, and anxiety was granted based on new evidence. However, the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD was denied because the veteran does not currently have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The veteran's appeal for PTSD service connection was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it. The claim for a higher rating of PFB was denied because the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD with bruxism prior to April 14, 2021.

The Board granted an effective earlier date of September 27, 2021 for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD, service connection for TBI, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The Board needs more evidence, including private treatment records and a VA examination for TBI.

The veteran's higher rating for lumbar spine disability was granted with an effective date of May 28, 2021. All other issues were denied.

Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted. The Board found that PTSD, related to in-service stressors including the death of his young son, contributed substantially and materially to his demise.

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 appeal for a higher rating of PTSD and TDIU was remanded. The Board needs to obtain more records and information.