PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, psychiatric disability, GERD, DM, CAD, and ED have been granted with effective dates ranging from July 29, 2022 to September 8, 2021. The claim for service connection for OSA was denied.

The Veteran's disability ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were restored to their previous levels of 60 percent and 70 percent, respectively, effective September 1, 2020.

The Veteran is granted higher SMC rates due to her service-connected fibromyalgia and PTSD, which separately require aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a remand for additional development, including an updated medical examination to assess the severity of his symptoms and whether they most nearly approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder. The earlier effective date claims for erectile dysfunction and SMC (k) are remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 50% to 30%, but the Board found this reduction improper and restored his original 50% rating effective July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST) is dismissed because the Board has already granted service connection and a 100% rating effective June 13, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's mixed muscle contraction and vascular headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they have not manifested with very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with depression is currently rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has not manifested with total social and occupational impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including failure to obtain SSA records and failed attempts at contacting the Veteran for a PTSD examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all claimed conditions, including neck pain, PTSD, dry, irritated eyes, flat feet and plantar fasciitis, headaches, hip pain, a respiratory disability, shortness of breath, and a sinus disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, bilateral elbow and knee disorders, headaches (including migraines), and visual impairment are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his service-connected right ankle, knee, thumb, little finger, index finger, long finger disabilities, scars, and PTSD have been dismissed.,No new or material evidence was received within one year of the notice of decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, particularly PTSD. The VA is required to provide another examination and obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the VA decision denying eligibility for PCAFC was not supported by adequate medical evidence and requires further review. The Veteran's caregiver reports significant assistance needs, including feeding, grooming, dressing, and toileting. The CEAT must provide a legally adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and whether he meets other eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to a need for supervision, protection or instruction without which his ability to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The appeal is remanded to determine if it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide complete notice as required by law.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be as likely as not attributable to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.