Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, and the acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded for further evaluation. The left heel spur claim is also remanded to determine if bilateral plantar fasciitis or other foot disorders are related to the service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, bilateral elbow and knee disorders, headaches (including migraines), and visual impairment are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, and the claim for acquired psychiatric disability is remanded due to new evidence. The hypertension, hepatitis/liver conditions, stomach ulcers, and acquired psychiatric disabilities are also remanded.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, effective July 14, 2020. He is also granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate for the same period.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (anxiety) and insomnia, finding that the evidence did not clearly show a pre-service onset or relationship to military service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective April 10, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran was not unemployable due to his service-connected schizophrenia prior to this date.

The Veteran's tinnitus and psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) are granted service connection. The Veteran's OSA is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to in-service toxic exposures.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability and sleep apnea, including whether they are related to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right leg disorder, left leg disorder, pancreatitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all denied.,Service connection is not granted for the claimed right foot disorder, left foot disorder, or vision disorder due to lack of evidence showing in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and other toxins during service, as well as a need for an opinion on whether his psychological issues contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for asthma and PTSD, as secondary to asthma due to incomplete records from Ireland Medical Center during basic training at Fort Knox.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a disability manifested by fatigue and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including insomnia. The Veteran was granted service connection for fibromyalgia and her sleep disorder symptoms were incorporated into persistent depressive disorder, but this does not address the separate claim for fatigue.

The Board has remanded the cases due to non-compliance with previous directives. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are still pending as there is not enough evidence to make a decision.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus between current diagnoses and service.,The Board also denied service connection for pes planus, concluding that there is no persuasive evidence showing aggravation of the condition during service.,Regarding nonservice-connected pension prior to February 3, 2020, the Veteran's claim was denied due to his failure to cooperate with VA examinations and provide necessary medical records.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected psychiatric disability is being remanded due to an error in obtaining outstanding treatment records. The Board will obtain any relevant mental health treatment records and correct this duty to assist error before readjudicating the case.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MST, finding no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to a lack of confirmed periods of active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training in the Appellant's record. The appeal was also remanded for further development regarding characterization of the Appellant's service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claims at this time and must dismiss this appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting an earlier date.

The Veteran and his spouse are seeking eligibility for a higher level stipend under VA's PCAFC program due to the Veteran's psychiatric disability. The Board has ordered remand because the AOJ did not consider relevant medical records from a private mental health provider.