Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and GERD, as well as a higher disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, finding a link to active service. Service connection was denied for sinusitis and migraines.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, chronic skin conditions, and a psychiatric condition as secondary to service-connected left varicocele. The effective date is set at January 30, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is currently rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board denied the claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's right plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spur is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as there was no relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment.,Hypertension was granted service connection based on in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent evaluation of her psychiatric disability and for basic eligibility for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on permanent and total disability status is denied. The earliest possible effective date for the 70 percent rating is March 26, 2021.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, finding that it had its onset during active duty.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal was not legally adequate and requires remand for further action, including obtaining a medical opinion from the CEAT regarding personal care services needs and supervision requirements. The AOJ must also provide compliant notice under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, left ankle disability (not specified), and acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) has been denied. The appeal is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for various ratings and entitlements related to his psychiatric disability and left hip disability. The initial rating for the psychiatric disability remains at 100 percent, while other disabilities are rated appropriately based on their severity.

The Veteran's appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is dismissed.,The effective date for the award of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as there are no indications of an earlier claim and it cannot be assigned before January 17, 2023.,The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied due to lack of evidence showing he requires regular assistance.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 7, 2017 for a 50 percent rating for unspecified depressive disorder with unspecified schizophrenia disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, ADHD, and personality disorder, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, skin disability, fibromyalgia, and respiratory insufficiency have been denied. Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood).

The Board has determined that the claims for increased rating, TDIU prior to June 30, 2011, and SMC based on aid and attendance are inextricably intertwined with the need for a retrospective VA medical examination of the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms from January 6, 1998, to June 30, 2011. As such, these claims are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right knee disability due to procedural issues, including the need to obtain additional service treatment records. The VA examinations provided opinions on the etiology of these conditions but were deemed inadequate.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The claims for psychiatric disorder and right hand pain are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a personality disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her active duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for a back disorder, initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an increased rating for bilateral foot disability.