Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his complete VA treatment records and verifying his in-service stressor.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, and service connection for bipolar disorder is granted as secondary to a pre-existing condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is related to his service. Service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea are also granted as they are considered direct service-connected based on their relationship to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ankle disability, left ear hearing loss, and psychiatric disability (including PTSD) due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral flat feet and a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder). The issue of effective date earlier than November 1, 2011, for the addition of a dependent child to VA compensation benefits is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including his psychiatric disorder, hiatal hernia, and left hip disability. The Veteran will need to undergo further medical examinations and obtain additional records in order for these cases to be properly adjudicated.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and completing a VA Form 21-4142 for the Vet Center in Harker Heights, Texas.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical opinions addressing whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran withdrew his service connection claims for a lumbar spine disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and chest pain before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for pulmonary insufficiency was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for new and material evidence, thus denying the reopening of this claim. Other claims were also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and a traumatic brain injury have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder. For the claim of service connection for a traumatic brain injury, the Board determined that there was insufficient credible evidence to support the Veteran's contention of a head injury during basic training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his tinnitus is related to service.,The Veteran's chronic renal condition, characterized as chronic kidney disease stage three with left kidney stone, is remanded due to lack of an examination. The examiner must determine if it is at least as likely as not that the condition is attributable to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) is remanded for a VA mental health examination. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the Veteran's current mental health issues are related to his in-service experiences with his infant daughter.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The issue of service connection for depression and psychiatric residuals of TBI is remanded.

The Veteran's left ankle disorder, low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), right knee disorder, skin cancer, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and gastritis are all granted service connection. The rating for the right ankle fracture residuals is 20%.

The claim has been reopened and granted, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) is remanded due to outstanding records and need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to new and material evidence, but remanded for further medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.