PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD and initial rating for OSA, as well as his TDIU prior to June 13, 2019, were denied. The Board found that the Veteran failed to report for a necessary VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. The rating for traumatic brain injury remains at 10 percent due to mild impairments in judgment and orientation.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent disabling from March 23, 2009 to September 24, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied. The Veteran received a 10 percent rating for his psychiatric disability prior to September 23, 2025 and the issue of remanding for increased ratings on several other conditions is noted.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10% effective October 24, 2025. The Board denied an earlier effective date for the rating due to lack of factual ascertainability before that date. TDIU was granted based on PTSD alone since July 9, 2023.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating of 70% from October 16, 2019 to January 23, 2022. Service connection for residuals of a stroke is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection was granted for scoliosis, with the condition aggravated during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms most closely approximate a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent, effective November 14, 2014. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of December 9, 2020 for a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.,The Veteran is also granted an effective date of December 9, 2020 for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria (SMC).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with memory loss requires aid and attendance as it disrupts his activities of daily living, leading to a favorable decision for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for chronic sinusitis and denied his claims for service connection of right knee genu recurvatum, bilateral foot gout, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, right and left ear tinnitus, and knee disabilities have been granted. The hearing loss claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was denied in November 2016 due to his failure to attend a scheduled VA examination. The Veteran provided new and material evidence within one year, allowing the effective date to be set at August 1, 2016.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an earlier effective date for the increased evaluation of PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is linked to his alcohol use disorder, and he has been granted a higher initial rating for PTSD. He also received an initial 30 percent rating for vertigo.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and therefore TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and the effective date prior to December 11, 2018 is dismissed as the claimant has withdrawn their appeal.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Chronic, and PTSD. The claims are being remanded to allow for readjudication on their merits.