Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Veteran's headaches and anxiety are granted, but the Board has remanded for further examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include major depressive disorder is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to military sexual trauma experienced during her service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted service connection. The low back disability causing impairment in earning capacity is remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) based on a finding that it is at least as likely as not that the condition began within one year of his discharge from active service, and may be presumed related to service due to psychotic symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and nontuberculous mycobacterium disability are granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service, and also concluded that he was exposed to herbicides during service in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to military sexual trauma, finding that the Veteran's reported MST and documented in-service pregnancy test indicate a personal assault occurred. The VA psychiatrist diagnosed PTSD, and the VA examiner found that the stressor is at least as likely as not contributing to the current psychiatric diagnosis.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 50% rating for unspecified anxiety disorder, effective March 22, 2024. The reduction was improper as there was actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms are at least as likely as not caused by in-service trauma.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his psychiatric disability prior to June 1, 2021 is granted. The claim for a TDIU for the period on appeal prior to June 1, 2021 is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, memory loss, and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's right leg shin splints are currently rated as noncompensable, and the appeal for a compensable rating is denied.,The Veteran does not have a current left leg shin splint disability. The appeal for service connection of this condition is also denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right knee strain are found to be related to service, while the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and insomnia) is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination. The claim for migraines is also remanded.,The Veteran's right knee strain and tinnitus are granted service connection, while the acquired psychiatric condition and migraines claims require further development.

The Veteran's initial claims for bilateral hearing loss and rhinitis were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection was denied for traumatic brain injury, tuberculosis, umbilical hernia, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive disorder), and a right eye disability.

The Veteran's claims for non-service-connected pension benefits in February 1995, May 1996, and January 2000 did not include information regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The effective date for the award of service connection for paranoid schizophrenia is denied as it was received after November 14, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, a sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), and alcohol and substance abuse disorder. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service onset or relationship to service.,Service connection was denied as there was no persuasive evidence linking any current disabilities to active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective dates for service connection of depressive disorder, LLE weakness, and impairment of sphincter control is granted.,An initial rating in excess of 30 percent for MS is denied.,A 10 percent rating for CFS is granted.,A 50 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,A 10 percent rating for migraines with visual disturbances is granted.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for LUE weakness is denied.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for RLE weakness is denied.,A 10 percent rating for LLE weakness is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD due to potential herbicide exposure at Kadena Air Force Base. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, depression and anxiety, alcohol use disorder, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are all related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Appellant's insanity at the time of his misconduct. The character of discharge issue is also being reconsidered under amended regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and hypertension are all being reviewed.