PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remands the case for further clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused or aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, including obesity.

The Veteran's PTSD with insomnia disorder and migraine headaches were granted effective October 25, 2021.

The Board has found that the Veteran requires personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on her need for supervision or protection due to symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury. The VA will now consider whether participation in the PCAFC program is in her best interest.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the criteria for mental disorders. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation as they do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability has been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition is related to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for PTSD remains pending and requires further review due to insufficient verification of the claimed stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's MDD is related to his in-service ship collision.

The Veteran's PTSD and insomnia disorder are currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work, school, family relationships, judgment, thinking or mood. Total social and occupational impairment was not demonstrated.

The Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC was denied due to a lack of personal care services for six continuous months. The Board has ordered remand to obtain additional records and seek clarification from the CEAT.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and goiter was dismissed as the request to extend time to file an appeal was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma was granted with an effective date of November 26, 2019. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is October 22, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since October 10, 2009. His TDIU claim is granted as of that date.

The Veteran's SMC based on loss of use of creative organ was granted in November 2024, rendering the issue moot.,There is no basis for awarding a special home adaptation grant as the Veteran does not meet the criteria.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, and the Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted with a 70% rating effective September 25, 2022. His TBI rating remains at 40%. The combined ratings do not affect his Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits or his Total Disability Rating based on Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's hypertension and PTSD have been granted service connection with effective dates of September 1, 2023. The initial evaluation for PTSD is set at 70 percent, but no higher. An earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits has also been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50% evaluation for the period from February 4, 2019 to February 24, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and major neurocognitive disorder, are related to his service. The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 22, 2024, for the grant of service connection for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates related to his bilateral hip disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and a higher rating has been withdrawn by the appellant before any decision was made.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted due to credible evidence of in-service sexual assault and a current diagnosis of PTSD.