Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are granted, except for stomach disorder, erectile dysfunction, neck disorder, migraine headaches, bilateral pes planus, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), back disability, and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance-induced depressive disorder is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The case will be reviewed with new medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals seeking service connection for various disabilities, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of April 22, 2008 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder required the regular aid and assistance of another since at least that date.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as secondary to MS due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during or within seven years after service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied his claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he had already been granted service connection for depressive disorder in November 2022, which covered the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for DEA benefits is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a permanent total disability rating prior to November 1, 2022.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The AOJ is required to obtain new, adequate opinions from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's eyesight disability claim was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal during the May 2024 Board hearing.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, was denied due to lack of evidence linking any current mental health condition to service or a period of ACDUTRA. The Veteran's claim is based on his belief that he experienced trauma during service, but the Board found no credible supporting evidence for specific in-service stressors.,Service connection for arthritis of the right hand and fingers was denied as there was no evidence linking the condition to service or a period of ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50% and denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's chronic dermatitis is rated at 60% and denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for further examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, but effective dates earlier than August 10, 2022 are not warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Obstructive Sleep Apnea was dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent appeal. The claims for Personality Disorder, Left Neck Scar, Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Disability, Bilateral Foot Disability, and Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (MDD and ADHD) are all remanded for further development. Service connection for Hypothyroidism is also remanded.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The evidence supports that the appellant's current symptoms are related to his active service, specifically his combat experiences in Iraq.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for migraines, a right wrist disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70% for the entire appeal period, and his diabetes mellitus claim must be remanded due to insufficient evidence of service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA claims are denied as she is not unemployable or in receipt of a permanent and total disability rating prior to May 27, 2024.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, respiratory disorder, OSA, brain aneurysm, and gout have been remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors.,There is no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's reported in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition was not causally related to his military service.