PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical rationale in the initial determination of eligibility for PCAFC. The AOJ is required to obtain a new opinion from the CEAT regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services, supervision or protection, and instruction.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he has been granted TDIU based on PTSD alone. He also received special monthly compensation for service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board denied an increased rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 12, 2019 for the award of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's supplemental claim was received on that day.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain an opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his death.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent effective August 29, 2016. Effective the same date, he is granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was dismissed because the VA Form 10182 submitted in response to a legacy rating decision is not valid and there was no AMA rating decision from which to appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective March 1, 2015.

The Board has determined that the reduction of a 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD and unspecified mood disorder to a 30 percent rating was proper.

The Board has granted an initial 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, finding that his symptoms more closely approximate those associated with a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the claim for DIC benefits based on service connection for the cause of death is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between PTSD and substance misuse.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the medical opinions provided prior to the March 2020 rating decision on appeal. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified anxiety disorder, alcohol use disorder, substance/medication-induced depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, chronic is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility to an allowance for an automobile and/or other conveyance or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on his claims of service connection for a broken left collar bone and increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD and major depressive disorder was granted with an effective date of December 10, 2014. The decision is based on new service treatment records received in April 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorders. Service connection was denied for bilateral foot disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from December 4, 2018. The service-connected erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to the back disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The claim for service connection for PTSD remains denied because the evidence submitted is not new and relevant. The Veteran's death in October 2023 means that no further action can be taken on this matter.