Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding a relationship between the Veteran's condition and their service.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and a higher rating for the left ankle disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an increased rating for a foot condition, and TDIU. The Board wants more evidence to decide these issues.

The appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability has been remanded. The Board needs more information to make a decision.

The Board granted the reopening of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include depression and anxiety. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and arteriosclerotic heart disease due to errors in the VA's duty to assist.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury diagnosed as TBI was granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders. The Board found errors in verifying stressors and obtaining adequate medical opinions.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions were mostly denied. However, the claims for allergic rhinitis and asthma were remanded for further consideration.

Service connection for PTSD is denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's service connection for a psychiatric disorder and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits are granted effective July 14, 2004.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability. The Board needs more medical evidence to decide these claims.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other claims are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, migraines, tinnitus, and sleep apnea, due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, because the Veteran was not diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder or had persistent or recurrent symptoms during the appeal period.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability and fibromyalgia, with obesity as an intermediary step.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of any acquired psychiatric condition, including unspecified anxiety disorder, due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for a clear diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and GERD, stating that the conditions did not manifest during service and are not related to active service.