PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected IBS is granted. The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70% as of July 20, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's death was caused by heart failure, which the Board finds may be service-connected through secondary service connection due to obesity resulting from his service-connected PTSD and back disability. However, VA failed to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether obesity is a substantial factor in causing heart failure.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from November 25, 2015. A higher rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The Veteran also receives a TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's left inguinal hernia repair scar is not entitled to a compensable rating, but he is granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful scars. The PTSD with TBI remains at the current 50% and 70% ratings respectively.,Service connection claims for cardiac arrhythmia and GERD are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for PTSD, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate prior to May 11, 2021 are being remanded due to errors in adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence in the VA opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including his in-service symptoms and continued depressive symptomatology.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is denied as there is no persuasive evidence showing it was incurred in or related to his active duty service, including federalized National Guard service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to his Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The evidence shows that OSA is at least as likely as not due to or caused by PTSD.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 9, 2023 for the award of a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD. The earliest claim was filed on that date.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection as directly related to military service, effective November 12, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to incomplete records and duty-to-assist errors. The VA is required to obtain relevant SSA records, as well as provide an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and his disability remains at 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected heart disease was denied, and the claim for TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder with psychosis and associated stimulant and alcohol use disorders required hospital treatment for a period exceeding 21 days from February 26, 2020 to March 20, 2020. The Board granted a temporary total evaluation of 100%.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD effective January 14, 2020. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and chronic urticaria to include xerosis and acne keloidal nuchae are remanded.

The Board denied a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities not preventing him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.