PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and lack of motivation. The Board found that these symptoms more closely approximate a 50 percent rating than a higher one.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents him from securing and following gainful employment, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is causally related to his military service. Service connection for PTSD was not established due to unverified stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her bilateral hip disability and right wrist disability.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 21, 2014, for the award of service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder is granted. The issues of entitlement to a TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and knee disabilities, were denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of these conditions.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of bilateral knee disability or other specific conditions such as gout, left foot disability, right foot disability, left ankle disability, or right ankle disability.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of June 16, 2020 for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU. The decision is based on the receipt of a valid supplemental claim within one year of VA's receipt of the Intent to File.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is denied as the evidence does not show he was in need of regular aid and attendance prior to July 15, 2022.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC Chapter 35 is also denied because he did not have a permanent total service-connected disability prior to April 8, 2016.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder with depression, and unspecified anxiety disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective January 19, 2016. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, result in loss of use of both feet. The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for loss of bladder control and bowel control due to insufficient evidence at this time.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% disability rating from March 28, 2016. He is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA medical records from Morristown VA Clinic and Berkley VA Clinic.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with MDD because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is denied, with the effective date set at August 31, 2022. The claims for service connection and increased ratings are also denied.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal concerning PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for high blood pressure, headaches, and any acquired psychological disorder (including anxiety, depression, and PTSD) due to service connection. The Veteran's current diagnoses include hypertension, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychological disorder such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. A VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective January 8, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran experienced occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, unprovoked anger and irritability, hypervigilance, extreme avoidant behavior, strained relationships, and memory loss.