PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's TBI and PTSD symptoms prior to March 21, 2022 did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 70 percent under DC 8045-9411. The Board denied his claim as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment or level 3 impairment in any facet of cognitive impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as there was no current diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5 criteria and the required legal standards were not met.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, requiring further development for an examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression, finding that the conditions are related to military sexual trauma experienced during Reserve duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety.

The Board has determined that the current diagnoses of PTSD, depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder are not clearly identified in the record. Therefore, the claim is being remanded to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's OSA may be related to his PTSD, but more evidence is needed to determine if this relationship constitutes secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance from March 24, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date and increased evaluation for PTSD was dismissed due to untimely filing. The claim for a compensable initial evaluation for fractured nose is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and initial disability ratings for left and right knee strains have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD, as he did not meet any diagnostic criteria for PTSD. For his knee strains, the evidence showed limited flexion but no additional functional impairment due to pain or other factors.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial 50 percent rating, effective October 19, 2022. The Veteran's GERD from May 19, 2024, is granted at a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's GERD prior to May 19, 2024, and service connection for headaches are both denied.

The Board denied service connection for Major Depressive Disorder and granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, unspecified mood disorder and anxiety disorder. The Veteran's depression was not diagnosed in accordance with the DSM-5, but his psychiatric disabilities resulted in occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective throughout the appeal period. The TDIU claim is remanded for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA PTSD medical opinion and for further verification of in-service stressors. The Veteran is also required to provide any additional information or documentation regarding his claimed stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was dismissed because she did not file the proper form to appeal the previous denial.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC was denied because the evidence did not show that he required personal care services due to an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for migraine headaches and PTSD were denied. The rating for migraine headaches was found to be at the maximum schedular rating (50%). For PTSD, the evidence did not support a finding of total occupational and social impairment required for a 100% rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related residuals are granted an initial increased rating of 70 percent effective September 28, 2016. Other claims for increased ratings or SMC have been granted.