PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating of PTSD was granted, and he is now receiving an initial 70 percent disability rating. Additionally, the Veteran has been granted special monthly compensation effective June 12, 2024.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment in excess of 21 days, as there are insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hip replacements, and sleep condition was denied. The claims for bilateral hips and sleep disorders are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding verification of reported PTSD stressors and because additional examination is needed for an opinion on whether any psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for earlier effective dates and higher initial ratings, leaving only the issues of service connection unresolved.

The Board has determined that the decision denying eligibility for PCAFC was not legally adequate due to an insufficient medical opinion, and therefore remanded the case.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there was no prior claim for PTSD, and the effective date cannot be earlier than July 30, 2024. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD with persistent depressive disorder) is rated at 50 percent effective January 31, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient evidence regarding his Reserve service. The claims for left wrist injury, scar, psychiatric disorder, thumb disorders, TMJ, jaw infection, and dental disorder are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death while the case was pending before the Board.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches and PTSD with anxiety and panic disorders is granted, effective April 23, 2019. A 70 percent rating is assigned for the psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased disability rating for PTSD and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The appeal will be dismissed, but individuals who may be eligible for substitution can request it within one year of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and tinnitus were granted effective February 6, 2018. The decision also grants an earlier effective date of this grant.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and major depression, is related to active service. The Board finds that the evidence supports the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 70 percent to 0 percent effective October 1, 2019. The Board is remanding the case due to a lack of proper notification for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining evidence and inadequacy of a VA PTSD examination, which may affect the rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prior to January 15, 2018 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD disability has prevented him from maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants a TDIU based solely on his PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety, is due to his service in the U.S. Army from 2008 to 2011, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot stress fracture and entitlement to a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). The evidence did not support the Veteran's assertions of current disabilities or their relationship to his military service.