PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there is no evidence of a current disability separate and distinct from his already service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed as moot because the Veteran's claim was fully granted in a January 2025 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total evaluation due to continuous hospital treatment and/or observation more than 21 days for PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an evaluation of 70 percent, but no higher. The claim for a TDIU prior to September 1, 2024 was denied.

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of May 24, 2021, for the grant of a TDIU and DEA benefits.

The veteran's appeal for service connection was dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for extensions of time to file appeals related to several claims, including right shoulder disorder, left-hand finger disorder, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and PTSD.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for COPD prior to July 2, 2024, and denied a higher rating of 60 percent from that date. For PTSD, the Board granted a 70 percent rating prior to July 2, 2024, but denied a higher rating from that date.

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD and a 30 percent evaluation for headaches, but remanded the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, due to the Veteran's failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board remands the claim for records development and a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any identified acquired psychiatric condition/s and any relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, while the claims for headache syndrome, right foot disability, and TBI are remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition due to insufficient medical evidence and conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and granted service connection for alcohol abuse disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, while remanding claims for service connection for asthma and high blood pressure.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of death due to a need for additional evidence and an adequate medical examination.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's employment and the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that his symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for additional development to obtain a retrospective medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder throughout the relevant periods on appeal.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, which includes PTSD, diabetes, hearing loss, and other conditions.