PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Board dismissed the appeal of entitlement to an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD was granted, but only at 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC at a rate greater than (l) as there is no evidence that his rheumatoid arthritis or PTSD/TBI require regular aid and attendance on a daily basis, and he does not meet the criteria for higher levels of care.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits was waived because the fault lay solely with VA for retroactively reducing his PTSD rating, which resulted in an overpayment. The Board found that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD has been dismissed as the attorney withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% effective December 20, 2010. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.

Entitlement to an earlier effective date of December 28, 2022 for the grant of service connection for a back disability and RLE radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is granted.,Entitlement to an earlier effective date of October 2, 2023 for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance is granted, with the effective date set at October 11, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea on an aggravation basis, but remanded the issue of secondary causation by PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD at a 70 percent is granted effective June 21, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC at the housebound rate, finding that he did not meet the criteria for this benefit prior to October 14, 2020 due to lack of a single disability rated at 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The Veteran was also deemed unemployable solely by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to consider both the Veteran's fall in service and his post-service motor vehicle accident when evaluating his PTSD claim.

The appellant's PTSD was granted an effective date of February 7, 2022. His initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss remains denied. The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis to allow for further evaluation.,TDIU is also currently pending and will be addressed in a future decision.

The Board has granted service connection for dementia, but remanded the claims of PTSD and major depressive disorder due to a failure to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD was denied. The Board found that the symptoms of PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Alcohol Use Disorder did not warrant a higher disability rating than 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining addendum opinions regarding the facial scars and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as there was no pending, unadjudicated claim prior to June 17, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective December 16, 2022. The Veteran's tinnitus is assigned the maximum rating possible under the rating schedule.,The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for left shoulder condition, low back strain, and right first (index) finger condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35 is granted with an effective date of March 30, 2007.

The Veteran's bilateral knee pain is granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss and OSA are denied. The cervical strain and generalized anxiety disorder claims are remanded for further review.