PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for the issues of anxiety, frustration, low patience, and PTSD.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of November 26, 2019 for the grants of service connection for PTSD with panic attacks, lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is dismissed due to the Veteran's death while the appeal was pending.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD, the maximum available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders (General Rating Formula), effective from February 6, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% rating for PTSD is granted, and the effective date of this rating is set at July 29, 2020.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis is denied.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, PTSD, depression and insomnia, is dismissed as the benefit was already granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and PTSD have been remanded due to the need for further development.,An effective date prior to August 9, 2022, is denied for both the lumbar spine disability and PTSD.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed. Service connection for left ear sensorineural hearing loss is granted, but the claim for right ear sensorineural hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and alcohol use disorder, finding that the Veteran's in-service experiences qualify as a stressor event related to his mental health conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the eligibility criteria for PCAFC due to his need for personal care services related to his PTSD. However, the decision is remanded as it does not address whether participation in the program is in the best interest of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Other Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder. The AOJ is required to verify two additional contended stressors and obtain addendum opinions addressing these stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major depressive disorder, and Generalized anxiety disorder) has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board also found that the Veteran is eligible for special monthly compensation due to his single service-connected disability rated as total and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Veteran's PTSD and ED are granted service connection, while diabetes is denied. The initial rating for PTSD has been increased to 70 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, finding that the conditions originated during active service due to in-service personal assaults.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 26, 2023 for a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with dysthymic disorder is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment in most areas but not total impairment. The Board denied a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD, as the symptoms do not meet criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including dysthymia, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, as of March 16, 2005. The decision is based on the evidence showing a formal diagnosis during active duty and consistent lay testimony.