PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective from August 21, 2023. The TDIU award is granted with an effective date of August 21, 2023, the same day service connection for PTSD was established. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent disability rating, but no higher.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence, which substantially contributed to his death. The claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied as the Veteran did not meet the required time periods for a total disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The evidence is approximately balanced on whether OSA is proximately due to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, and multiple orthopedic conditions, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is granted additional compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) due to his service-connected total acquired psychiatric disorder and other disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more, making him permanently housebound.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been readjudicated due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is now remanded for further adjudication by the AOJ.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, has resulted in an effective date of April 7, 2022 for the award of TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance. The rating for obstructive sleep apnea was also granted on this date.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% rating.,VA needs to provide an updated VA examination for the Veteran's herpes simplex virus II with recurrent genital ulcers due to inadequate previous examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, based on a personal assault during his military service. The evidence supports that the Veteran experienced a traumatic event which led to his current mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Depression, Alcohol Use Disorder (Substance Abuse), Respiratory Disorder, Hypertension, Low Back Pain, Neck Disability, Migraine Headaches, and Right Arm Residuals are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.,Specifically, the VA needs to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, obtain VA medical opinions regarding his mental health conditions, respiratory disorder, hypertension, low back and neck pain, and migraine headaches, and provide a VA examination for his right arm residuals.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and awarded a TDIU effective November 9, 2021, due to the Veteran's PTSD. The effective date was determined based on the record raising the issue of TDIU while his PTSD claim was pending.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not attributable to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for insomnia disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was denied due to the level of impairment not meeting the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective from December 30, 2020. A TDIU is granted as of December 30, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service trauma or aggravated by a pre-existing back condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as judgment, thinking or mood due to symptoms like suicidal ideation, inability to establish effective relationships, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances. The Board has determined that a 70 percent disability rating is warranted for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted effective May 15, 2024. Effective dates for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria, Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), and increases in disability ratings for radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve of both lower extremities are also set.