Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant withdrew her appeal in June 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and need for a VA examination. The Veteran's service records, including those related to race riots in Stuttgart, Germany, must be obtained. Additionally, his VA treatment records from 1982 onwards should be associated with the electronic claims file.

The Board has expanded the issue on appeal to include any acquired psychiatric disorder, and a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because he withdrew his claim. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right foot conditions, deviated nasal septum and chronic sinusitis, acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD), and service connection for a right wrist disability due to incomplete medical records and need for additional opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, psychiatric disability, and back disability. The Veteran was also denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his back disability and a higher rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and a higher rating for this condition is denied. A total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD as due to MST. The case is remanded for a VA examination and further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, hemorrhoids, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for psychiatric disability and neurologic disability, including as secondary to service-connected dermatitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions. The claims are also remanded for additional examinations to assess the severity of his knee and foot disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or causal relationship between her military service and her diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has determined that there is conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and remands the case for further examination to determine if a current DSM-V PTSD diagnosis exists.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to the Veteran's incarceration during the scheduled VA examinations. The issues include service connection for various psychiatric, musculoskeletal, and sexual function disorders, as well as a lumbar spine disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired mental disorder. The appeal is granted on the basis that new and material evidence was received, but the issues are still pending as they have been remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the right shoulder disorder claim. The psychiatric disorders including PTSD, anxiety, and depression were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. Service connection for major depressive disorder was granted.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to provide VA treatment records from January 25, 2005 to August 4, 2017. The appeal is being remanded due to this missing information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder (including schizophrenia), bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury with residuals, chronic myositis of the para-cervical and para-lumbar spine muscles, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, absence seizures, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's service records need to be verified, including any National Guard or Reserve service, and all updated treatment records should be obtained.