PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD and MDD, is granted service connection due to the balance of positive and negative evidence in her favor.

The Veteran's claim for a 70% rating for PTSD is granted, effective October 8, 2024. The Board found that the earlier date of October 8, 2024, was factually ascertainable and warranted due to the worsening symptoms reported in the October 2024 VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent prior to September 17, 2009. He was granted an initial 70 percent rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to a lack of timely filed VA Form 10182 Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, CLL, NHL, Crohn's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error in providing notice under 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(5) for claims based on personal assault, and also because of conflicting medical records regarding the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and a left knee disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are directly related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple nerve injuries, make it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was received on January 29, 2016. The Board found that the effective date has been appropriately assigned as this is the date of receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU for major depression and PTSD is granted effective November 2011, creating eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.,SMC is granted effective September 24, 2013, due to the combination of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, left hip replacement, and PTSD. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, are granted as secondary to his service-connected gastrointestinal disability. The gastrointestinal disability is also granted. Meralgia paresthetica of the left leg and right leg, IBS, and sleep apnea are denied. Erectile dysfunction and fibromyalgia remain pending.

The Veteran was granted service connection for various conditions, but the appeal regarding an earlier effective date for benefits under the VA PCAFC related to a June 2023 application is denied.

The Veteran's appeal to reduce his PTSD disability rating from 70% to 50% has been dismissed because the reduction was not a final decision and therefore no NOD could be filed.

The Veteran received the correct amount of retroactive payment for his award of service connection and a 50% disability rating for PTSD, effective September 16, 2024.

Your appeals to sever service connection for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to procedural issues. You had a pending supplemental claim that included the same issues, which is not allowed under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of his symptoms over the past year.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective from the date of the June 2025 rating decision. The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, GERD, respiratory disability (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea, and prostate disability. The Board found no current diagnosed disabilities and insufficient evidence of an in-service event, injury, or disease.