Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, left ankle disability (secondary to service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities), bilateral hip disability (secondary to service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities), heart disability, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed.

Service connection for hypertension is granted. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and right eye vision impairment due to a duty-to-assist error. The claims will be reconsidered with additional opinions from VA examiners.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for tinea pedis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to April 1, 2020 for a school child adjustment for his son J. The earliest record of receipt of a claim was March 17, 2020, and the Veteran did not receive benefits until April 1, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD, based on the Veteran's reported in-service stressors and current diagnosis.

The appeal of the deferred claim for PTSD is dismissed.,The appeal of the deferred claim for OSA is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral pes planus and sleep disturbances, as well as entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.,The Board also found that a VA examination is not required for the claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other trauma- and stressor-related disorder. The appeals concerning the left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's kidney condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are not service-connected.,The Veteran's bipolar disorder is not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also granted, as the evidence showed that her pre-existing condition was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further evaluation, including service connection claims and evaluations for various knee disabilities. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are among the issues being reviewed.

The Board denied the motion to revise a March 2019 rating decision that reduced the Veteran's disability evaluation for her psychiatric disorder from 50 percent to 30 percent, finding no clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action, including obtaining VA Community Care Program records and considering whether new evidence reasonably raises a claim of SMC based on permanent housebound status or need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his requests.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, resulted in total occupational and social impairment. The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for the condition.