Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to July 25, 2016 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Board found that there was no factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to September 18, 2015, and thus did not warrant a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for dizziness, an acquired psychiatric condition to include anxiety, somatic symptoms disorder, and memory loss, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with major depressive disorder have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a hearing was held.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of a stressor event and insufficient medical opinion linking the current condition to service.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection except for the claim of an acquired psychiatric disorder, which was granted.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss disability, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left upper extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all denied.,The Board found that there is no current evidence of a hearing loss disability meeting VA criteria. The Veteran had normal hearing at entry to service but later developed impacted cerumen which obscured her ability to be tested for hearing loss.,For carpal tunnel syndrome, the Board determined that there was no onset during service and no compensable manifestation within one year after separation from service. There is also no evidence linking current symptoms to in-service events or diseases.,Regarding an acquired psychiatric disorder, the Board concluded that there were no signs or findings of a psychiatric condition during service. The Veteran's military records indicate she was rated highly and had good relationships with her peers.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent, effective July 3, 2023. The Veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder pain and sebaceous cyst.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information and potential need for medical examinations. The Veteran's conditions are related to his active service, but more evidence is needed.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding the increased disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, including left sciatic nerve palsy post fractured femur, psychiatric disability, surgical scars over the buttocks and left thigh, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board has dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability makes it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and central serous chorioretinopathy, ptosis, and cataract (claimed as damaged retina) were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive disorder with anxious distress), and headaches are all service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal concerning increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and service-connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hemorrhoids due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is being reviewed again, while his hemorrhoids are being evaluated in relation to his service-connected IBS with constipation.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability and remanded the issues of right ankle and back disabilities due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including substance use disorder and PTSD due to military sexual trauma, is dismissed as the Veteran died during the pendency of his appeal.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and relevant evidence supports a link between his in-service trauma and his current mental health conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), and anemia. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been denied because new and relevant evidence has not been received since the January 2025 rating decision.