PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn. The reduction in rating from 30 percent to 10 percent for insomnia disorder was improper, and the 30 percent rating is restored.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to the need for additional evidence. Specifically, VA treatment records from before January 2001 are required, as well as a psychiatric examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for a medical opinion regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of his misconduct leading to his bad conduct discharge. The issues include service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and characterizing his service as honorable or dishonorable.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, facial paralysis, a back disorder, and insomnia due to issues with the character of the Appellant's discharge from service. The Board found that a medical opinion is needed regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of the misconduct leading to his bad conduct discharge.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and insomnia, is granted as service connected. The stressors leading to these conditions have been corroborated with credible evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic attacks has been granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent effective February 6, 2023. The symptoms include frequent panic attacks and significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to August 12, 2021. From February 12, 2019 to August 12, 2021, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 70 percent prior to August 18, 2025, for service-connected PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, PTSD, and adjustment type disorder with subclinical PTSD symptoms, is related to his service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with associated conditions is rated at a 70 percent disability level, effective from the date of the May 2025 rating decision.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 15, 2020 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and additional disabilities. The decision also grants TDIU since June 16, 2015.

The Veteran's reduction from a 100% to a 70% rating for other specified trauma and stressor disorder with unspecified substance related disorder in partial remission (previously diagnosed as posttraumatic stress disorder with generalized anxiety disorder and unspecified personality disorder) is restored.,The Veteran's reduction from a 40% to a 10% rating for lumbosacral strain is restored.

The Board has granted a higher rating for PTSD, an increased rating for right knee disability and shin splints, and entitlement to TDIU. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 10 percent from December 23, 2015 to November 14, 2024, and 70 percent thereafter. The appeal has been denied as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, MDD with anxious distress, and TBI, was granted effective October 19, 2021.

The Board has determined that there were duty to assist errors in the September 2025 rating decision and remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connection was established based on a diagnosed condition and credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.,Service connection for low back disability is granted, with the diagnosis being intervertebral disc degeneration and spinal stenosis of the lumbar region (low back disability).,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to his now service-connected low back disability is granted. The link between the two conditions was established by medical evidence.,Service connection for residuals of a head injury, manifested as head pain, memory impairment, loss of balance, and dizziness, is granted based on credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.,The Veteran's right foot disability does not meet service connection criteria.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder (MDD) is granted service connection as it is etiologically related to his military service.,Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis under the DSM-5.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective May 24, 2024. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.