Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2026

The Veteran's right hip disorder and scar were granted service connection with effective dates of December 7, 2016.,Tinnitus was granted a 10% disability rating with an effective date of December 7, 2016. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating.,Service connection for the psychiatric disorder and low back disorder were granted with effective dates of July 15, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the lack of adequate medical opinions and failure to obtain an informed consent form.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, previously rated as anxiety reaction, is now granted a 70 percent rating effective from May 20, 2014. The issue of entitlement to TDIU was also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with his character of discharge from service and other related conditions. The AOJ is instructed to complete a new determination regarding the character of discharge issue, which could impact the service connection claims.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,Service connection for CFS was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of its occurrence during service or within one year after separation. The Veteran did not have any current diagnosis of CFS.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was granted based on pre-existing conditions during service, and the effective date is August 8, 2024 (the date of the decision).,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder was granted as it is related to his active-duty stressors.,Service connection for cervicogenic headaches was remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for radicular pain and paresthesia of the left upper extremity was also remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (sinusitis), and an acquired psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder with anxiety). The evidence did not show the presence of these conditions during the pendency of the claim.,The Veteran's reports of symptoms were insufficient to meet the first element of service connection as he had no complaints or treatment for sleep, sinus, or psychiatric disabilities prior to his September 2025 statement.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the cause of the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA will need to obtain a new examination and provide an updated medical opinion on whether the condition is related to service.

The Veteran's right hamstring pain and ulcerative colitis have been granted service connection. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for ulcerative colitis is remanded, as well as the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his right ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities is being remanded due to the use of goniometer in range of motion testing during VA examinations.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability remains under review.

The appeal is dismissed because the VA Form 10182 filed in May 2024 did not meet the necessary procedural requirements and was premature.

The Veteran's initial 70 percent rating for a psychiatric disability is granted, with the Board finding that the evidence supports this level of impairment based on symptoms such as flattened affect and intermittent suicidal ideation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms are manifestations of a personality disorder and not eligible for VA compensation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for at least six continuous months due to a need for supervision or protection based on his psychiatric disorder. However, the appeal must be remanded as the AOJ needs to determine if it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide proper notice.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, effective February 13, 2013. The evidence shows he requires assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD with schizophrenia prior to April 10, 2025.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and the need to consider MST allegations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to errors in the pre-decisional duty to assist, and no valid service connection is found for an acquired psychiatric condition or obstructive sleep apnea. The back condition issue remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and sleep disorder have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has also been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, and further examination is required.

The Veteran's death was caused by an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his active service, and the Board has granted entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation due to a service-connected cause of death.