VA PTSD Claim Processing Time: What to Expect (2024 Update)

The time varies greatly, but, based on data published by the VA as of October 2022, about 87% of initial PTSD claims receive a decision within the following amount of time:

* Within 5 months—85%

* Within 6 months—90%

* Within 7 months—92%

* Within 8 months—94%

* Within 9 months—95%

* Within 12 months—97%