PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted effective November 9, 2022. The rating assigned is 50 percent due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service and denied the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection and initial rating for various conditions as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and an eating disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her in-service experiences.

The Veteran's PTSD with Bipolar Disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining medical records and developing employment information, which are necessary for a full review of the Veteran's PTSD claim.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of service connection for unspecified muscle pain is dismissed. The AOJ also remanded several other issues including increased evaluations and service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to military sexual trauma (MST) during service. The Veteran's consistent reports of two instances of MST have been corroborated by her friend and the VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, GAD, other specified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder, during the period under review. The Veteran's service records do not indicate any such diagnoses. Therefore, his claim for service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied eligibility to agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2024 rating decision for an increased PTSD (previously insomnia disorder) rating, as the May 2024 decision was the initial decision with respect to this issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The appeal for neck pain pinched nerve severe arthritis cervical spine is dismissed as a matter of law. Service connection and increased ratings are granted for major depression, mental disorder anxiety and PTSD, carpal tunnel syndrome (both wrists), and migraine including migraine variants.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, moderate.

The Board has determined that a remand is needed to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, and the Veteran should be afforded a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and sleep apnea are granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a finding of service connection for both conditions, with sleep apnea being secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with cannabis use disorder is granted, effective October 19, 2020. The Board also granted an earlier effective date of November 18, 2011.

The Board has remanded the propriety of reducing ratings for TBI and post-concussive headaches, as well as the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was denied. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of a left hand injury were remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was denied. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of a left hand injury were remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.