PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to January 9, 2025 and then increased to 70 percent from January 9, 2025 to June 24, 2025. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, or both are immediate or contributory causes of his death.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of September 24, 2020 for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD and a TDIU. The evidence shows that his PTSD symptoms have significantly impacted his ability to work since January 31, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and major depressive disorder) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism. The rating of 100% for hypothyroidism is restored, effective July 1, 2025.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for type two diabetes mellitus secondary to his service-connected gout. The decision on the mental health condition claim is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's posttraumatic headaches are now rated at the maximum 50 percent, effective April 11, 2023.,The Veteran's PTSD with TBI remains at a 70 percent rating. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, migraine headaches, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of stressors in service related to PTSD. The Veteran's migraine headaches were also not linked to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except left and right knee disabilities have been dismissed due to untimely filing. The Board has not considered the evidence regarding these claims as they are outside of their jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, chronic adjustment disorder, depressive disorder, PTSD, and anxiety disorders, are etiologically related to service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD is granted a 100 percent rating, effective September 8, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran's disability more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the symptoms associated with her PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to September 26, 2022.,Effective September 29, 2022, the Veteran's PTSD did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of November 26, 2019.,He is now rated at a 70 percent disability rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher disability rating for PTSD, with depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, and for TDIU have been dismissed due to the failure to respond to the Board's request for clarification of her intended appeal options.

The Veteran's hearing loss appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the issue.,Service connection for a sinus condition is denied as there is no separate current diagnosis and it is related to already service-connected allergic rhinitis.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder disability is granted as the condition had its onset in service and has continued since then.,Service connection for bilateral hip disability is denied due to lack of current diagnosis, despite the Veteran's complaints.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is granted based on a history of combat stressors and current symptoms consistent with PTSD criteria.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there was no evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for various ratings and service connection decisions were denied as they are impermissible freestanding claims.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for PTSD, CFS, and a respiratory disability. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is at least as likely as not due to an in-service stressor, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted service connection with a rating of 70 percent for PTSD. Effective dates prior to May 10, 2016, are denied.