PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to September 13, 2025 and granted a rating of 70 percent from that date. The effective date remains pending as the claim for higher ratings is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU grant.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed because the appeal under Docket No. 230927-383581 is a duplicate of an earlier appeal under Docket No. 230927-383579.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss, or establishing service connection for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), deviated septum, carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, acquired psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, sleep apnea, and peripheral vascular disease.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the housebound rate effective December 19, 2022. The Board also grants TDIU based on PTSD alone and denies earlier effective dates for DEA benefits and TDIU based on multiple disabilities.

The appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder (asthma) was denied. The Board found that the weight of evidence did not support a finding that asthma began during or is otherwise related to active service.,For hypertension, the Veteran's initial rating of 10 percent was upheld as there were no findings meeting the criteria for a higher rating based on blood pressure readings.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, general anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder with anxious distress, insomnia, major depressive disorder, and nightmare disorder; OSA; and tinnitus. The Veteran's appealed issues regarding erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure have been remanded.

The Board has determined that there was an error in the initial decision regarding eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC program and requires a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for personal care services, supervision or instruction.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the record, including inadequate VA opinions and conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric diagnoses. The Veteran is requested to undergo a VA examination to clarify the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's PTSD, effective April 15, 2019. The Veteran is denied entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his PTSD.

The Veteran's mental health disability, specifically PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, resulted in total occupational and social impairment from October 21, 2019. The Board granted a total disability rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify his in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to lack of evidence supporting the occurrence of military sexual trauma during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause his regular need for aid and attendance, thus the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD under accrued benefits purposes, finding that the evidence is in at least approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's diagnosis of PTSD was related to an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues with scheduling VA examinations for an incarcerated Veteran. The claims will be reconsidered after these examinations are completed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since January 8, 2020. Prior to that date, he was granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee and psychiatric disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).