Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's motion to establish clear and unmistakable error with regards to the mooting of a TDIU in a December 1979 rating decision is denied as a matter of law.,The Veteran's motion to establish clear and unmistakable error with regards to the improper application of 38 C.F.R. 3.343(a) in the reduction of a rating for a psychiatric disorder from 100 percent to 50 percent in a December 18, 1980, rating decision is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further medical examinations. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, hypertension, bilateral knee disabilities, and a sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for a psychiatric disorder and TDIU due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's service records indicate stress during service, but there is no clear diagnosis of a psychiatric condition in service. A new examination is needed to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, ankle, and back disabilities as the Veteran did not have any of these conditions during his active duty or at any point during the appeal period.,Service connection was granted for left knee arthritis and right knee arthritis. The Board found that the current diagnoses were related to service due to a significant progression of the left knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for tailbone fracture, hypertension, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's claim of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was dismissed as moot due to the already established service connection for PTSD.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, and right shoulder disability. Service connection was denied for left shoulder disability and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate development and lack of compliance with prior remand orders. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, skin cancer (including scars as residuals), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability and remanded the cases of tinnitus and psychiatric disability (claimed as post-traumatic stress disorder). The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a left knee disability. The claims for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, acquired psychiatric disability, and right knee disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's left eye loss of visual acuity claim requires additional evidence as there are no current records showing a diagnosed condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to secondary service-connected disease or injury. The effective dates are not specified as these claims have been remanded.

All claims for service connection are denied except for the grant of service connection for headaches, which is granted. The Veteran's enlarged prostate and neurobehavioral effects are not found to be related to his military service. His sleep apnea claim is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hair loss/scalp dermatology and acquired psychiatric disability due to new evidence added to the file, but the VA examinations are still needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left leg disability, right leg disability, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes mellitus, heart disorder (claimed as ischemic heart disease), Parkinson's disease, hairy cell leukemia, and acquired psychiatric disability. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to mental incapacity resulting from service-connected schizophrenia is granted, leading to the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the aid and attendance rate.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal on all issues related to service connection and rating for various disabilities, including low back disability, arthritis, depression, restless leg syndrome, and residuals of syphilis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence to support her assertions of in-service injury or a current disability related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent muscle pain and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service stressor that supports the claims.,The Board found that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed disability related to his complaints of muscle pain. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was also denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to incomplete information and need for additional medical opinions.