PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet criteria for a higher rating.,Tension headaches did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on characteristic prostrating attacks.,Degenerative arthritis of cervical spine did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion.,Right shoulder impingement did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion.,Left shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion.,IBS manifested as moderate, frequent episodes of abdominal distress and did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 16, 2017. Earlier effective dates are granted for a 100 percent disability rating for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress and mild alcohol use disorder, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC chapter 35.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD, including insomnia and ADHD, has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating for PTSD is granted from January 6, 2020.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 10% rating for tinnitus is granted from January 6, 2020. The Veteran had already been service connected for tinnitus at the maximum possible rating of 10 percent disabling prior to this decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and they need to verify if there was a motor vehicle accident involving a Marine Corps truck during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of proper consideration of theories of service connection for migraines, including whether they are secondary to PTSD or right knee strain.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected PTSD with bruxism has been granted at a 50 percent disability evaluation, effective from the date of his November 6, 2018 Intent to File.,Service connection for bruxism is being remanded due to its status as a stand-alone condition and the need for development related to sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD has been granted a 100 percent disability rating throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to a verified stressor of being aboard the U.S.S. Duluth during the evacuation of South Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and inconsistency in the evidence. The Veteran's PTSD claim is being reviewed again as there are conflicting diagnoses.

The appeal regarding the July 2, 2020 rating decision for PTSD was denied. The claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities were also denied.

Your appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI with PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the August 2019 denial of HISA benefits for installing handrails in a swimming pool was defective and incomplete, as it did not provide proper notice of appeal rights. The claim is being remanded to correct these deficiencies.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum medical opinion and to obtain any outstanding treatment records from Dr. Levi Kirkland.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that it is related to her service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and bipolar disorder, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's right and left hand pain are granted increased ratings, while his PTSD is denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's service connection for a right wrist sprain is granted. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent, and the claims for CFS, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain, dermatosis of the eyelid, dermatosis of the ear, right knee instability, left knee instability, right foot pain, and left foot pain are remanded.