PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, characterized by chronic posttraumatic stress disorder, persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, late onset pure dysthymic syndrome, mixed obsessional thoughts and acts, and alcohol use disorder, severe, is rated at a 50 percent since October 22, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service-connected PTSD is granted, with the effective date set at February 11, 2021.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and voiding dysfunction ratings have been restored to their previous levels, effective October 27, 2021.,SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person has been granted with an effective date of October 27, 2021.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations, service connection, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids and service connection for an injury to the eyes (chemical, ink) was withdrawn. The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is granted at 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Bipolar II Disorder, is rated at 70 percent from June 26, 2023, to present.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a mental health disability, including PTSD, and thus not meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to service and has resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD from February 27, 2024 was granted, but the appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent from October 1, 2025 remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 70 percent disability rating since March 23, 2018.,The Board found that the Veteran should be granted an earlier effective date of September 6, 2019 for Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in verifying the Veteran's reported stressors and TBI residuals, as well as a need for further examination.

The Veteran's OSA is found to be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has restored the July 19, 2023 effective date for a 100 percent evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder with panic attacks and major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, with sleep disturbances. The Veteran's initial claim was granted in December 2021, but she requested an earlier effective date based on her May 25, 2021 Intent to File letter.

The Veteran's eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to a lack of explanation in the April 2021 decision regarding whether participation in the program was in his best interest. The Board finds that the Veteran requires personal care services due to disabilities including posttraumatic stress disorder, tension headaches, and others.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected bipolar II and PTSD, including a CUE argument, was denied. The Veteran also had his claim for an increased rating for the same conditions denied.,The Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination related to his claims, leading to their denial.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted from October 26, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the earliest possible effective date is April 30, 2014 based on receipt of a formal claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 2, 2025.

Prior to April 23, 2025, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 20 percent and vertigo/dizziness at 40 percent.,From April 23, 2025, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 40 percent.,PTSD to include acquired psychiatric disorder was granted a 70 percent disability rating from September 22, 2011 and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from July 26, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of April 26, 2019. The Board has now determined that the earliest possible effective date is June 3, 2016.