PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an unclear employment history and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that February 3, 2021 is the earliest allowable date under VA law and regulation.

The motion for reversal or revision of the March 2023 decision that granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD with bruxism on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and entitlement to TDIU, finding that his PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board denied entitlement to evaluations greater than 30 percent for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a total disability rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and denied service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms are attributed to the now-service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with bipolar II disorder, most recent episode depressed, with mixed features to include insomnia disorder from October 26, 2005, to January 30, 2013.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating and TDIU, as no increased rating or TDIU was granted in the November 2023 rating decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD, a higher rating for left shoulder disability, and an earlier effective date for the award of a 20 percent rating for left shoulder disability.

The Board granted an effective date of April 24, 2018, for the increased evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD with MDD and DEA eligibility.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD due to an incomplete record and a need to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD, concluding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a disability rating of 70 percent or higher.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 2, 2018, for service connection for various disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was granted an increased evaluation of 70 percent effective July 11, 2022. The Board also granted an earlier effective date for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's effective date for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder moderate and TBI was granted as of October 22, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's in-service misconduct charge.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for hot flashes, sleep apnea, iron deficiency anemia, and PTSD as the probative evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or due to active service.

The appeal was denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for a necessary VA examination without good cause.