PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, a compensable evaluation for posttraumatic headaches, or service connection for degenerative disc disease (DDD), herniated disc, stiff lower back, pinched nerve.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed for his claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The Board found that the issue had been resolved by a prior rating decision granting service connection and assigning a 50% disability rating.

The appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection granted for Gulf War Syndrome (claimed as bilateral ankle discoloration and knots) stemming from June 1, 2018 claim. Hearing loss service connection denied.,PTSD service connection granted with an initial rating of 50 percent but no higher.,Back condition and bilateral ankle conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for her service-connected PTSD, finding that her symptoms did not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ needs to correct this by obtaining relevant private medical records from the Veteran's treating provider in Puerto Rico.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was remanded due to a legal error in the initial decision, as her other service-connected conditions also required personal care services. The Board found that the medical opinion did not adequately address these additional conditions.

The Veteran's left knee disability is found to be related to his active service. The Board granted the claim for service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to reconsider the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded for a new examination and opinion.

The Veteran's left foot condition and PTSD are granted. The left foot condition is service-connected, while the PTSD receives a 70% rating.

The Veteran's claim for SMC is granted, effective February 1, 2021. The decision is based on the combination of his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities that independently rate at least 60 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to July 17, 2019, and 70 percent thereafter. The Board found the current ratings are appropriate based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's reported stressors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, other specified trauma related disorder, and other specified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder was granted, and the effective date of the 100% disability rating is set at January 13, 2025.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran's service treatment records and post-service VA treatment records indicate he may have an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claim for PTSD due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's disability, as well as whether it was incurred or aggravated by an in-service injury, disease, or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD most nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating. The issue of TDIU from May 19, 2023 is dismissed as moot due to the combined service-connected disabilities not reaching the required threshold.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his spine and radiculopathy conditions, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as unspecified personality disorder and unspecified intellectual disability. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of PTSD or a superimposed mental disorder on these conditions.