PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for peptic ulcer disease and pelvic congestion syndrome, and assigned initial ratings of 70%, 30%, 60%, 30%, 40%, and 10% for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dermatitis, migraines, lumbosacral strain, and left lower extremity radiculopathy respectively. The Board remanded the claim of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for costochondritis.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, but denied an earlier effective date for asthma. The claims for erectile dysfunction, a recurrent right foot disability, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for asthma were remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and an effective date prior to August 13, 2022, for the award of SMC based on housebound criteria.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability as there was no evidence of an injury during active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA. The other claims were remanded to correct a duty to assist error.

The appeal is remanded to the VA Regional Office for adjudication of a substitution request and readjudication of the claims.

The Board granted restoration of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the severance of the claim by VA was not proper.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD was dismissed as the Veteran indicated he wished to withdraw the appeal during a hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to include alcohol use disorder moderate was granted an initial increased rating of 100 percent, while special monthly compensation based on housebound status pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was denied.

The Board denied service connection for kidney disease and fatty liver, as well as dismissed the appeals for left shoulder condition, hypertension, PTSD, DM II, residuals of lactic acidosis, and underactive thyroid due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder with anxious distress, general anxiety disorder, and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, but denied service connection for allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a 20 percent initial disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from September 19, 2024, and denied higher ratings for tension headaches.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and anxiety or depression as the evidence did not support a current disability, nor was an in-service event, disease, or injury shown.

The Board granted a readjudication of the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, denied service connection for a skin disorder and a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss, and remanded claims for service connection for TBI.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder and PTSD, based on the Veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during his deployments to Afghanistan.

The Board denied an increased rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee based on flexion, but granted a separate 30 percent rating for limitation of extension. The Board also denied an increased rating for PTSD and a compensable rating for a left knee scar.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and granted an effective date of November 19, 2019, for a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, effective November 15, 2023, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance and housebound status due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities necessitated regular aid and attendance or confined him to his home.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU, finding that his psychiatric disorder did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations or a total disability rating.

The Board denied service connection for left and right wrist disabilities, low back disability, and a disability rating greater than 30 percent for PTSD prior to January 26, 2016. However, it granted service connection for a right foot disability secondary to PTSD, as well as higher ratings of 70 percent and 100 percent for PTSD effective April 28, 2017 and February 4, 2021 respectively, and special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status as of August 3, 2022.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance but denied for housebound status.