PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depression, is granted as service connected. The low back disability claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, hypertension, DMII, hypothyroidism, and skin condition are related to his active-duty service. However, further development is needed for the claims of erectile dysfunction and skin condition due to potential exposure to toxins during service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The most probative evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD caused her OSA.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's statements and medical records, as well as a need for an addendum opinion regarding his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that this rating was not sufficient to grant a higher rating. The Veteran also received an award of TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was rated at 50 percent prior to April 9, 2021, and at 70 percent from that date. The appeal is denied as the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.,A 70 percent rating has been granted for PTSD effective April 9, 2021. However, the Veteran's condition does not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted, and the effective date for service connection is set at October 14, 2019. However, the request for an earlier effective date prior to January 26, 2017, has been denied.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent disability rating for posttraumatic headaches is granted, while his request for a higher rating for PTSD with TBI remains denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for PTSD and TBI service connection claims due to untimely filing of appeal requests.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective November 28, 2022. A rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from November 28, 2023, and entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from March 29, 2012, to April 23, 2025. The Board granted a TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was granted, effective February 7, 2020. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for actinic keratoses was granted. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied, and the issues regarding scars and other conditions were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms, which were consistent with a 50 percent disability rating under the criteria set forth in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with GAD and MDD is currently rated at 70 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for revision of a March 2009 rating decision that denied service connection for left knee DJD secondary to right knee DJD and granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD. The Veteran argued CUE in both decisions, but the Board found no evidence of CUE.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for revision of a March 2009 rating decision that denied service connection for left knee DJD secondary to right knee DJD and granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD. The Veteran argued CUE in both decisions, but the Board found no evidence of CUE.

An effective date of September 7, 2018 is granted for service connection of PTSD.,A higher initial rating for hiatal hernia prior to May 2, 2017 is denied.,TDIU from September 7, 2018 is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including inadequate medical opinion. The claim will be evaluated based on whether the Veteran requires personal care services and supervision for his left hip condition and PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone has prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since September 23, 2020. TDIU is granted effective that date.