PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 2, 2022, for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating of PTSD.

The appeal for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed because the Veteran has already received a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for PTSD to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and denied service connection for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's effective date for the 100 percent rating of PTSD with MDD was granted as of September 6, 2023, due to a factually ascertainable increase in disability during the one-year look back period.

The Board granted service connection for lower back pain and PTSD, but remanded the claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not obtaining relevant private treatment records.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD effective from May 24, 2023, but denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the cervical spine disability.

The Board granted the appellant's eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees in the amount of 20 percent of past-due benefits awarded due to service connection being granted for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for right shin splints, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress (claimed as depression), and PTSD due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied an initial rating greater than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, based on the Veteran's in-service stressor event during the Gulf War.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD and a 40 percent rating for lumbar strain, while denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to the Veteran's in-service personal assault.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the 70 percent rating and TDIU, as well as special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressor.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI with dizziness, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and insomnia.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD from May 9, 2024, due to total occupational and social impairment.