PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA must attempt to obtain private treatment records related to the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received sufficient to readjudicate the claims for service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder. The claims are being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD and alcohol use disorder due to duty-to-assist errors. A new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a separate initial 40 percent rating for TBI is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The claim for SMC(t) based on aid and attendance for a TBI is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and other service-connected conditions have been granted. Claims for tension headaches, costochondritis, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, bilateral shoulder disorders, ED, keloids, left hip disorder, ulcers, vision disorder, bilateral wrist disorders, cervical spine disorder, lumbosacral spine disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and gastrointestinal (GI) disorder other than ulcer have been denied. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is granted an increased rating to 70 percent, and service connection for tinnitus is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for PTSD (claimed as major depressive disorder) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder has been granted due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and PDD with major depressive episodes with psychotic symptoms. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or establish that these conditions began during active service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of November 12, 2020 for the award of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance (SMC/A&A) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU. The evidence does not support a finding that his current hearing loss is related to military service, and he did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied an initial rating in excess of this due to a lack of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, with symptoms including suicidal ideation and impaired impulse control.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hearing loss disability required hospitalization at a VA Medical Center for more than 21 days, leading to the grant of a temporary total evaluation. Service connection was also granted for left ear nerve damage.

The Board denied service connection for depression, anxiety, and PTSD as there was no clear evidence of a pre-existing condition or in-service stressor that led to these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal of attorney fees because the VA Form 10182 was not filed within the required 60 days after the December 2023 fee decision, and no good cause was provided for the delay.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective March 31, 2025. The TDIU claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for PTSD, TBI, and Weight Loss require readjudication due to the submission of new evidence since the last rating decision. The claims are currently in a remanded status.

The Board's decision granting a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD was implemented in the July 2025 rating decision. The Veteran submitted a VA Form 10182, but it did not qualify as an appeal of the June 2025 Board decision. As such, the claim is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment.