Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and memory loss. The underlying issues as well as other issues on appeal are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and skin disability. The Veteran's testimony indicates that his current symptoms may be related to his active duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board found that the Veteran's character of discharge is not a bar to eligibility for VA benefits due to evidence showing he was insane at the time of his conduct in April 1970.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder NOS, and generalized anxiety disorder. The left arm disorder claim was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury and granted service connection. The Veteran also has been granted service connection for depression and bilateral knee arthritis.,Service connection is granted for lumbar disc disease, depressive disorder, and bilateral knee arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all newly received evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any currently present psychiatric disabilities, including those related to active service. Additional development is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not manifest in service and is not otherwise related to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, finding that the Veteran's current low back pain is not related to events during service.,Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Personality Disorder), but only after reopening a previously denied claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, coronary artery disease, and migraine headaches. Service connection was also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely due to a TBI), weight gain disorder, and memory loss disorder as secondary to service-connected disorders.

The Board has determined that the Appellant is not eligible for VA death pension benefits as he was capable of self-support through manual labor at age 18, despite having intellectual limitations and schizophrenia.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new medical evidence not being considered by the VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric and sleep disorders are not related to service, and thus denied his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claims due to the need for additional medical etiology opinions and the potential existence of outstanding VA records.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is found to be aggravated by her service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is granted.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment history.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right knee disability, hepatitis B, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's statements regarding symptom onset will be considered along with any new evidence provided.