PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bulimia, bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral hip sprain, and bilateral knee sprain are remanded due to inadequate examination and treatment record review. The AOJ is instructed to obtain relevant records and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions, including right and left knee limitations of flexion, bilateral foot condition, skin condition, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims were not granted as her conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, are now rated at 70 percent effective from the date of entitlement to service connection on October 17, 2016. This rating is granted due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, and flattened affect.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 50 percent rating from September 3, 2019 to January 15, 2020. A higher rating than 50 percent for any time during the period on appeal is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The evidence does not support a finding that any current mental health condition is related to active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD is granted, effective June 12, 2020. The claim for an earlier effective date for GERD service connection is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an overlap in appeal periods and a pending claim for an earlier increased evaluation of PTSD. The TDIU issue will be adjudicated on a schedular basis throughout the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities, including low back disability and PTSD, do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess his need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, including newly assigned conditions like PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbosacral strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from April 13, 2018.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. The VA will obtain another examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened since June 22, 2023, and he was granted a higher 70 percent disability rating effective from that date.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the Board denied DIC benefits for cause of death.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent from June 13, 2016, to March 6, 2024, and 50 percent thereafter. The Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and melancholic features is rated at 50 percent from January 20, 2011, and at 70 percent from November 19, 2021. Effective dates for TDIU, DEA based on permanent and total disability status, and SMC at the 's' rate are set to November 19, 2021.,The Veteran's PTSD is rated at its maximum schedular rating of 70 percent from February 10, 2022. Effective dates for TDIU and DEA based on permanent and total disability status are set to November 19, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and a left ankle disability have been dismissed due to an improper concurrent election of review options. The Veteran also had his claim for IBS denied.,Service connection for hearing loss was denied as the Veteran does not meet the VA requirements for hearing loss in either ear.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder, and tinnitus. The evidence does not support a finding of current diagnoses or a causal link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is related to his service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, was granted. The claims for right and left knee disabilities are remanded.