PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD to include persistent depressive disorder and moderate alcohol use disorder is granted. However, his claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, rhinitis, headaches, sinusitis, gastrointestinal disability, and respiratory insufficiency are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Sleep Apnea as secondary to PTSD due to inadequate medical opinions in the original decision. The Veteran will be provided another opportunity for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied in 2005, and the appellant is seeking accrued benefits due to alleged errors made at that time. The Board found no pending claim or appeal at the time of the Veteran's death, nor any undisbursed VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied in 2005, and the appellant is seeking accrued benefits due to alleged errors made at that time. The Board found no pending claim or appeal at the time of the Veteran's death, nor any undisbursed VA compensation benefits.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The evidence supports that the appellant's current symptoms are related to his active service, specifically his combat experiences in Iraq.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression caused his Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression caused his Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to near continuous depression and intermittent inability to perform daily activities. The Board granted a higher disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by total occupational and social impairment, warranting an initial rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection, but the effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) eligibility remains to be determined.

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD evaluation from 70 percent to 50 percent, finding that there was no sustained improvement in his symptoms during the appeal period.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70% for the entire appeal period, and his diabetes mellitus claim must be remanded due to insufficient evidence of service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA claims are denied as she is not unemployable or in receipt of a permanent and total disability rating prior to May 27, 2024.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, respiratory disorder, OSA, brain aneurysm, and gout have been remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors.,There is no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's reported in-service stressors.

The Board has restored the Veteran's total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period from June 1, 2014, finding that there is not clear and convincing evidence of employability to warrant termination of TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) from January 18, 2017, forward was denied as his service-connected disabilities alone are not of sufficient severity to produce unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus type 2 have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 17, 2016. The effective date for TDIU is set at May 17, 2016.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD (including insomnia, unspecified anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder) is also found to be related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's kidney cancer residuals are rated at 60% prior to August 7, 2023, and at 80% thereafter. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.