PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and unspecified anxiety/depressive disorders, are found to be related to his service in Iraq during the Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for urinary dysfunction, residual of prostate cancer is denied. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD with anxiety and depression is dismissed as the Board finds no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.,Right Shoulder Pain: The Veteran's current right shoulder disability is denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish an in-service injury or incident, and her symptoms are not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, including for PTSD and dysthymia. The back disability claim is remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board found that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his independence in performing activities of daily living and managing his health.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to August 15, 2020. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were not severe enough to interfere with occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's claims for an initial increased rating for PTSD prior to March 28, 2023 and a TDIU prior to that date are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective April 5, 2022. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma is granted. The claims for service connection for Peptic Ulcer and Tachycardia are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder have been denied. The effective dates of service connection are set at the earliest date possible based on the evidence provided.,For Parkinson's disease, the Veteran has not met the criteria for an earlier effective date due to lack of a prior claim.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's in-service military sexual trauma is sufficient credible supporting evidence of a stressor occurrence. The Board also found a link between the current symptoms and the in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD with AUD was previously rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating due to his symptoms not meeting the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD due to insufficient evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and simulant use disorder is granted an initial 100% evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-5.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI and right knee disabilities are not rated higher than the current assigned ratings, while other issues related to his knees have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's 70% evaluation for PTSD is restored effective from June 1, 2025. The claim for TDIU with an earlier effective date is granted.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error due to the incorrect application of legal standards in determining the Veteran's eligibility for VA Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) benefits. The case is remanded for further review under the correct legal criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD was denied because the December 28, 2019 submission of a VA Form 21-526EZ constituted a new claim rather than a supplemental claim. The January 23, 2020 rating decision is considered final.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the April 2023 VA examination. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU due to the Veteran's employment as a federal corrections officer.