PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate previous examinations and treatment records. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened, and a new examination is needed to assess his current severity.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to September 25, 2017 was denied. The appeal is granted for the period from that date onwards with a 70% disability rating.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient efforts in obtaining relevant unit history and command chronology for Camp Lejeune, which could help verify the Veteran's claimed stressors. The matter is now back for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was granted based on new and material evidence showing a link between military trauma and the current condition.

The Board denied service connection for major depressive disorder and PTSD, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) and total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted, with the effective date set to October 17, 2023. The veteran is also entitled to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits based on permanent and total disability status.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depression was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The Board identified errors in the VA's duty to assist and ordered additional actions.

The veteran's claim for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD was denied. A 10% rating for eczema was granted. TDIU was granted prior to June 15, 2021, but dismissed afterward.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, traumatic brain injury residuals, and migraine headaches.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is July 30, 2020. The Board granted the claim based on continuous pursuit and recharacterization under Clemmons v. West.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for PTSD, stating that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD before January 1, 2019. The evidence showed symptoms like depressed mood and sleep impairment but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's motion to revise or reverse a prior decision that denied service connection for PTSD based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Board found that the veteran did not allege an error of fact or law that would have manifestly changed the outcome.

The veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD with anxiety and depression due to military sexual trauma is granted.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for PTSD and narcolepsy was denied. However, the effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was granted as of March 18, 2015.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD to obtain missing records and a new medical opinion.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The veteran's effective date for increased ratings of lumbar strain, PTSD, right knee strain, and left knee strain is granted as March 25, 2022.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, left knee, left wrist, and left hand disabilities were granted. The effective dates for PTSD, right ankle sprain, and right knee osteoarthritis were set to July 16, 2012. Other issues were remanded.