Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA medical opinions provided prior to the March 2025 rating decision on appeal are based on incorrect premises and need to be reconsidered.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date of April 9, 2020 for a 100 percent evaluation of service-connected psychiatric condition as the Veteran's representative withdrew the issue.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions were dismissed as the issues were improperly docketed and not properly appealed to the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder degenerative arthritis, and bilateral Morton's neuroma.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during or shortly after service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed as moot due to a March 2025 rating decision that granted service connection for other specified trauma and other stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder, effective May 2, 2024. The lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy claims are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and adjustment disorder, as there is no evidence of a current disability that is attributable to in-service stressors or events.

The Veteran's current disorders of the right knee, left knee, right hip, low back, and right elbow are related to his active service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 25, 2005 for the grant of TDIU and SMC based on housebound status. The appellant's service-connected neuropsychiatric condition and depressive disorder prevented him from securing and maintaining substantial gainful employment since that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient medical evidence on file regarding the etiology of the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorders. The VA must provide a medical examination or obtain a medical opinion in order to make a decision on these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD was reduced from a 100% disability rating to a 70% rating effective July 1, 2020. The Board has restored the 100% disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder results in suicidal ideation, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment. The claim is granted to an initial 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD with recurrent major depressive disorder). The deferred claim for chronic eczematous dermatitis is dismissed due to lack of appellate jurisdiction.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran did not timely file a VA Form 10182 within one year of receiving notification letters about the denial of her claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including insufficient notice and rescheduling of VA examinations. The Veteran is required to attend new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his condition is related to service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of his military service records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for head injury, finding no current disability and not related to service.,For right wrist condition, neck pain, lumbar strain (back condition), acquired psychiatric disability, and migraine headaches claims, the Board has remanded these issues due to insufficient evidence.