Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date for service connection of acquired psychiatric disabilities was denied as the earliest date entitlement arose is April 16, 2019, which is later than the date of receipt of his July 19, 2019 supplemental claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability, which may be related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The claims will be reviewed again with consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) is granted because he has a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent disabling and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent, separate and distinct from the 100 percent service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis was dismissed. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, to include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder is the result of his service-connected hyperthyroidism. Service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's residuals of pneumonia are service-connected due to his military service and the presence of lung scarring from previous pneumonia episodes.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is service-connected based on in-service stressors.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including somatic symptom disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, and panic disorder, is granted as secondary to service-connected right knee conditions.,The Veteran's urinary tract condition, specifically irritative voiding symptoms, is remanded for further development due to the need for a medical opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected acquired psychiatric condition, right knee condition, and/or low back condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there is no evidence linking his current mental health condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied, but the Board finds that reasonable doubt arises regarding the etiology of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. Therefore, service connection is granted for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and SMC based on housebound status and aid and attendance, with the initial decisions being in February and June 2023. The appellant is eligible to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in September 2024.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection and rating for various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

Your claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability has been granted and is effective October 1, 2020. This means your benefits have already been fully awarded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right ankle disability, bilateral foot pain, bone fracture, and an acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD, anxiety, and depression has been dismissed due to the concurrent election issue. The claims for headaches and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted service connection, while his bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are denied. Service connection for bilateral pes planus is also denied. The low back and neck disabilities remain in dispute.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are related to stressors in service and need further examination.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, is related to her military service. As a result, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric condition, including PTSD, and service. The Veteran is also not entitled to a rating or effective date as this matter is being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety) and scoliosis are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.