PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD with schizophrenia resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the course of the appeal, leading to a grant of a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating from August 27, 2024 to February 19, 2025. A higher rating is not warranted at any time.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and memory loss. The GI disability claim was also denied. The Veteran does not have a current mental health or psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, may be related to his military service. However, due to errors in verifying stressors and obtaining a medical opinion, the case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD, chronic headaches, and unspecified dyspnea are rated at 50 percent, non-compensable, respectively. The appeals for higher ratings have been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor event, which is necessary for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective September 4, 2024. The Board found that the symptoms do not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has found that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living (ADLs). The PCAFC eligibility process will continue, including consideration of whether the program is in the Veteran's best interest.

The appeal for service connection for hypertensive vascular disease is dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for impairment of the lower leg, tibia and fibula (right shin splint) and left shin splint are dismissed.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea, claimed as secondary to PTSD, should be remanded for further review due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Service connection for allergic rhinitis was also denied due to lack of evidence supporting its onset during or shortly after military service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted with an effective date of May 28, 2005. The earlier effective date for the hypertension rating was denied.,The Veteran is entitled to SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee strain with instability was granted a restoration of the 30% rating, while a denial for a higher rating. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and insomnia/sleep problems) was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 50 percent rating, effective from the date of his application. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The veteran's service was deemed to meet the criteria for VA home loan benefits due to her discharge from active duty because of a service-connected disability (PTSD resulting from military sexual trauma).

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent initial rating. An effective date of May 22, 2012 for the award of service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered them unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted their TDIU claim.

The Veteran's application for eligibility in the legacy PCAFC program was denied due to his PTSD not meeting the criteria of requiring personal care services. The Board has ordered a remand to provide proper notice and obtain an opinion regarding clinical eligibility.

The Board has determined that the VA's improper revocation of the Veteran and his spouse's eligibility for the PCAFC program was unjustified, and thus restored their basic eligibility.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective November 20, 2015. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied as the Veteran's inability to work is caused by his nonservice-connected heart condition.