Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2025

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance and will allow the Veteran one last opportunity for a VA examination related to his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle condition and an acquired psychiatric condition were granted. The claims for a low back condition and a left knee condition were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new medical opinions on the veteran's service connection claims.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded. The Board needs more medical evidence to determine the impact of the veteran's service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss were denied due to untimely filing. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to chronic sinusitis was granted. Claims for GERD and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, and anxiety. The decision was based on a lack of evidence linking the condition to service-related events.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than July 8, 2022, for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The veteran did not provide sufficient good cause to extend the time limit for filing a review option due to COVID-19 hardships.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an increased rating of her psychiatric disability and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The Board found that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate these claims.

The veteran's service connection for TMD and migraines was granted. The increased rating for allergic rhinitis with acute sinusitis was denied. Other conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied or dismissed. The claim for TDIU was also dismissed as moot.

The appeal is remanded to correct errors in obtaining medical records. The Board will consider the evidence of record as of February 24, 2021.

Service connection for rhinitis was granted. An increased initial rating of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability from January 20, 2020 to December 14, 2022 was also granted. Claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and hypertension were dismissed.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, anxiety, and PTSD, was remanded.

The veteran was granted a 70% disability rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU, both effective July 16, 2021. An earlier effective date for service connection was denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches. The Board could not make a fully informed decision due to the absence of VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a bilateral knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder), back disorder, and neck disorder. The Board found that additional development is needed prior to adjudication.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and left shoulder disability were dismissed. However, the veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between her current condition and her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin condition of the head and scalp, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a need for further development and consideration.