PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with secondary polysubstance abuse from December 31, 2015 is dismissed due to the Veteran opting into the modernized review system.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation as of December 1, 2011. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent since September 12, 2011. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, considering it secondary to PTSD with unspecified depressive and anxiety disorders. The Veteran's contention that her obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to her service-connected PTSD or caused by an in-service event was not decided due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision became final in October 2012 and July 2015, and no new evidence was submitted within one year.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date before April 29, 2022, for service connection for PTSD with unspecified alcohol related disorder. The decision was based on the lack of sufficient information provided by the veteran to corroborate his stressor at the time of his original claim.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance for an automobile or other conveyance and/or adaptive equipment was denied. The claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was remanded.

The appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD and alcohol use disorder was dismissed because the veteran passed away.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD to correct pre-decisional errors and obtain missing records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a nightmare disorder is granted, but the claim for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted, with the effective date set to April 25, 2019.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a right shoulder condition, back strain, and acquired psychiatric conditions. The Board needs more medical opinions to decide these claims.

The Board denied all issues on appeal, including a higher disability rating for PTSD and earlier effective dates for various benefits.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because the veteran was not diagnosed with PTSD at any point during the appeal period.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for psychiatric disorders and service connection for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for tinnitus and allergic rhinitis, as well as service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression, and sinusitis were denied or dismissed. The veteran already received the maximum rating for tinnitus and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran will undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to her military service.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% and service connection for a right hand injury secondary to PTSD was granted.

Service connection for PTSD was granted. Service connection for left hip trochanteric pain syndrome and compensable ratings for right ring finger flexor digitorum profundus tendon rupture and a scar on the right fourth finger were denied.