The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for eating disorder and right wrist disability. The claim for new and material evidence to reopen the acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, but the service connection for PTSD due to MST is granted subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. Service connections for left carpal tunnel syndrome and right carpal tunnel syndrome are also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew her claims for eating disorder and right wrist disability before a decision was made, thus they were dismissed. The Board found new evidence material that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which was reopened. Service connection for PTSD due to MST is granted based on credible testimony and VA treatment records. Service connections for left carpal tunnel syndrome and right carpal tunnel syndrome are granted as they have a continuity of symptoms since service.
- Claimed conditions
- eating disorder, right wrist disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acquired psychiatric disorder, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24016071
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 24016071.
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.