PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with persistent depressive disorder with periodic major depressive episodes and TBI, as the severity, frequency, and duration of her symptoms did not manifest as total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied an effective date prior to April 8, 2023, for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bilateral pes planus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and insomnia as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability or an in-service incurrence of a disease or injury.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, granted a 30 percent evaluation for right eye vision impairment, and denied an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for CAD. The Board remanded claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and entitlement to a higher level of special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was rated totally disabling effective August 9, 2019, allowing for an earlier effective date for TDIU and eligibility for DEA benefits.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from September 30, 2019.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and several claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gum soreness due to teeth trauma, but granted a 50 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder from October 6, 2020 onward.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 5, 2019, for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD but denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to that date.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and insomnia disorder, due to unverified stressors and the need for a VA examination.

The Board granted an effective date of November 30, 2015, for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the claim for further development regarding migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no evidence showing total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor based on a corroborated in-service stressor event.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lumbar spine disability, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and remanded the service connection claim for left hand arthritis.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance but granted entitlement to special monthly compensation at the statutory housebound rate.