PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's headache disability, associated with his PTSD, is now rated at 50 percent effective August 30, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for additional retroactive payments based on the award of an earlier effective date of November 30, 2015, for a 70 percent rating for PTSD with MDD is denied. The Board found no basis to find that the amount of payment was 'short' and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is related to his combat experience during his service in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's dizziness is associated with his diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. The Board denied service connection for dizzy spells.,There is no current diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy in the Veteran's medical records. The Board denied service connection for diabetic neuropathy.,The Veteran failed to report for a necessary examination without good cause. The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD).,The evidence does not establish that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Board denied service connection for PTSD.,There is no current diagnosis of vision in the Veteran's medical records. The Board denied service connection for vision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's OSA was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The AOJ will need to obtain a new VA medical opinion on this issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal of his service connection claims, finding that the appeal was untimely and no good cause for extension was provided.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD is dismissed, as the initial grant of service connection was not appealed. The Veteran's request for SMC based on need for aid and attendance is denied due to lack of evidence showing he requires regular assistance or is permanently bedridden.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will obtain a VA opinion to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that this rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD because no new and relevant evidence was submitted within the applicable time frame.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder have been dismissed due to a separate Board decision granting these conditions in another case.,The Veteran's right upper extremity ulnar nerve neuropathy has been denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current OSA is secondary to his service-connected MDD with alcohol abuse disorder and PTSD, as well as whether obesity is a substantial factor in causing his current OSA.

The Veteran was found to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities from April 1, 2010 to September 11, 2014.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to February 7, 2020 and denied a higher rating. From February 7, 2020 onwards, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent but denied any further increase in rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his schizophrenia and PTSD preexisted his active duty and were not aggravated by it.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and a 100 percent rating for chronic brain syndrome were denied. The appeals for TDIU and SMC based on housebound criteria were dismissed due to the full benefits being granted.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted secondary service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder symptoms did not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating, resulting in a denial of an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.