PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back pain, migraines, PTSD, right shoulder condition, melanoma of the skin, and asthma have all been denied. The Board found that there is no current evidence of a diagnosed disability in any of these cases.,There was insufficient medical evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and right knee condition aggravated his OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), leading to obesity which in turn caused or aggravated his OSA. Therefore, service connection for OSA is granted.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of October 20, 2023, for the service connection of PTSD, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for PTSD and denied service connection for Diabetes Mellitus, Type II; Hypertension; a nerve condition of the bilateral lower extremities; Low back condition; Urinary frequency; and Fused neck condition. The appeal was dismissed as untimely.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 11, 2022 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA is required to provide a VA examination and conduct development with respect to the appellant's claim of MST.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and inadequate notification, requiring further review by the AOJ.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and hypertension. The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, effective December 27, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD (previously rated as mood disorder not otherwise specified, also claimed as sleep disturbances).

The Veteran's PTSD/depressive disorder prior to December 29, 2005 is rated at 30 percent and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with associated substance use disorders is rated at the highest possible disability rating (100%) and his claim for TDIU is denied due to incarceration.

The Veteran's eyesight disability claim was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal during the May 2024 Board hearing.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, was denied due to lack of evidence linking any current mental health condition to service or a period of ACDUTRA. The Veteran's claim is based on his belief that he experienced trauma during service, but the Board found no credible supporting evidence for specific in-service stressors.,Service connection for arthritis of the right hand and fingers was denied as there was no evidence linking the condition to service or a period of ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for unspecified insomnia disorder and service connection for PTSD have been denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50% and denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's chronic dermatitis is rated at 60% and denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bipolar disorder and the proposed reduction of PTSD disability rating from 50 percent to 30 percent has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with parasomnia and sleep paralysis is granted as service connected, with the presumption that it began during active service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to March 31, 2021. The rating was increased to 70 percent effective March 31, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, effective December 26, 2023. The Board has restored the 70% rating for PTSD with TBI as it found that there was no evidence of functional improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.