PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse has been withdrawn by the appellant before any decision was made.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety/depression. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with a new VA examination to determine if there is a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's non-VA care at Morrow County Hospital for a bladder cancer complication was found eligible for payment under VA regulations, as he had other health insurance that covered part of the cost.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining relevant VA treatment records and for the need of an additional medical opinion. The appellant's claim is related to PTSD with bruxism, and the AOJ must obtain all outstanding private treatment records from VA electronic databases and provide a new medical opinion on the severity of his psychiatric disorder prior to February 7, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as due to the service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed because a full grant of benefits has been granted. The ratings claims for right knee and lumbar spine disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition, carpal tunnel syndrome, and PTSD are being remanded for further evaluation.,No specific service connection rating has been assigned as the appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted effective August 14, 2019. The Board also granted a non-initial effective date of August 14, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal to extend the time to file a Board Appeal request for the denial of PTSD service connection was denied because it was not timely filed, and good cause was not shown.

The Veteran's appeal challenging the reduction of her PTSD disability rating from 100% to 50% was granted, and she is now entitled to a 100% disability rating effective July 1, 2020.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision-making process and requires additional development to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist. The Veteran is entitled to service connection for various conditions, but further evidence is needed due to missing service records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as he maintained relationships and worked in hotel housekeeping.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the Board finds that his back disability may be related to service. The case is remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed because the appellant's authorized representative requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as related to military sexual trauma experienced during active duty service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted with an effective date of April 26, 2010. The Board found the Veteran unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest schedular rating available. She is also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to her service-connected migraine headaches and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with depressive, anxiety, and chronic tic disorders and the claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's treatment records from Dr. J.S., obtained through VA's Community Care Network, need to be considered, as well as further development on the TDIU claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and somatic symptom disorder.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for PTSD, heart condition, left-shoulder condition, and right-shoulder condition. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's bilateral senile cataracts were rated as noncompensable prior to March 30, 2021, and a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran was granted TDIU from October 2, 2013, to March 27, 2019.