PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD as secondary to his service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, including verifying in-service stressors related to personal assault and grenade incident.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD symptoms have resulted in total social and occupational impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating from September 28, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board found that his symptoms do not more closely approximate the level of impairment required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder with mild depression, are found to be related to service. However, there is no current diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance from another person, which has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis with lumbosacral strain and related disabilities, including PTSD, are granted effective April 11, 2024. The Veteran also received a 50% rating for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to verify the Veteran's claimed stressor for PTSD. The AOJ must now conduct further development to determine if the Veteran served with the three soldiers he claims died in Iraq.

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

The Board has decided to remand the cases of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) due to errors made by the AOJ. The Veteran's treatment records from the Vet Center, Triwest mental health providers, and SSA records need to be obtained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, anterior leaflet mitral valve prolapse, mitral regurgitation, and empyema status post thoracotomy are not granted. The case is remanded to further evaluate the Veteran's residuals of thoracotomy and pleural effusion.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, PTSD, gunshot wound residuals, lumbar spine issues, hypothyroidism, sciatica, hypertension, scars, and other conditions. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD, GAD, and PTSD. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence submitted when the claim is readjudicated.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD, credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, and a causal nexus between current symptoms and the claimed in-service stressor.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there is no valid diagnosis of the condition based on DSM criteria during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on her service-connected PTSD with depression and anxiety, painful scars from ileostomy/reversal, and scars from ileostomy/reversal are being remanded due to a missing medical record.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder, recurrent episodes, moderate presentation has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for these conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for PCAFC benefits due to a conclusive decision by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT). The CEAT's decision lacks an explanation, and the Board needs to provide a legally adequate medical opinion regarding eligibility.

The Board has remanded the case for a more detailed medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran requires personal care services, supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury, and needs regular extensive instruction or supervision.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility was denied due to lack of personal care services. The Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation and clarification.