PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted the restoration of a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder with anxious distress, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (MDD with PTSD) as the reduction was improper.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for chronic lumbar strain, restored the 10 percent rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome effective February 11, 2023, and granted separate 10 percent ratings for instability of the right knee. The decision also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD from June 8, 2021, and TDIU based on PTSD alone from August 21, 2021, along with SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) based on housebound status from the same date.

The veteran withdrew the appeal by way of a February 2024 Statement in Support of Claim, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board granted increased ratings and TDIU for PTSD, service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's March 2023 VA Form 10182 failed to identify a specific decision and issue with which she disagrees, particularly regarding service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective October 10, 2019, and denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for epilepsy, psychomotor and service connection for right middle finger scar. Several claims were withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied higher ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, prostate cancer, and PTSD but granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA.

The Board remands the matter for further development, specifically to obtain a new VA examination that complies with previous remand instructions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a need for additional evidence, specifically the Veteran's complete service treatment records and service personnel records.

The Veteran was granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD from June 26, 2007, to April 23, 2014, and an effective date of June 26, 2007, but no earlier, for individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted an effective date of August 19, 2021, for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed as moot.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder to correct pre-decision duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to December 7, 2022.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as it was not timely filed within one year of the rating decisions.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with insomnia and hyperarousal rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from June 17, 2019.