PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of a stressor event and insufficient medical opinion linking the current condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with depression, as the claimed stressors could not be verified and there was no evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for PTSD and orthorexia, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia was denied an earlier effective date due to the lack of new and material evidence prior to March 15, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied an earlier effective date due to the lack of new and material evidence prior to April 6, 2016.

The Board has restored a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD, but found that the Veteran's impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, except for eczema and skin rash, are associated with his subsequent period of active duty after he received separation pay. Therefore, the appeal is granted as recoupment of the Veteran's separation pay in the amount of $13,271.16 is improper.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent, effective July 3, 2023. The Veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder pain and sebaceous cyst.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to their death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as they are moot.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was denied due to a late filing request, and the attempt to file an appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's participation in Residential Recovery Treatment Programs (RRTPs) did not qualify as hospitalization for service-connected PTSD, and his temporary total evaluation based on hospital treatment is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and central serous chorioretinopathy, ptosis, and cataract (claimed as damaged retina) were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder are granted secondary to his substance abuse disorder, with a rating of 70 percent effective February 27, 2019. The appeal for an earlier effective date is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent evaluation beginning October 2, 2024.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection was denied, but he received a 70 percent disability rating for his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to a need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which his ability to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The appeal is remanded to determine if it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide complete notice of the decision on his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis due to his medical conditions has been established. Therefore, an increased stipend in the PCAFC is granted.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD to include generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol abuse is dismissed. The claim for service connection for skin carcinoma of the face and right ear is denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has found multiple pre-decisional duty to assist errors and remands the following issues: service connection for tinea, initial compensable rating for pilonidal cyst, initial rating higher than 10 percent for lumbosacral strain, initial compensable rating for left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD. The Veteran served in the Coast Guard Reserve during the appeal period.