Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, while his left ear hearing loss and right knee disability are denied. The Board has also remanded the cases for further development.,Service connection for a lower back disability and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted service connection, while his Hepatitis C claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of peripheral neuropathy or psychiatric disorders, and the evidence did not support a finding that prostate cancer residuals resulted in voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety disorder and depression), and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted.,However, the Board found that the current diagnoses of these conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to a motor vehicle accident during service. The Veteran is required to provide records of any treatment he received since service and undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection due to new and material evidence provided by a licensed professional counselor. The opinion suggests that the Veteran’s schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder are more likely than not related to military service.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is reopened and service connection for PTSD is granted.,The psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD, claim is reopened. Service connection for these conditions remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and lumbosacral spine disabilities, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment beginning April 7, 2012.

The appeal for the low back disorder and psoriasis was dismissed. The acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and insomnia, is granted with service connection. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has found new and material evidence to support these claims. The appeals are granted in part.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but further development is needed to address the merits of the claims. The issues of tinnitus and service connection for a psychiatric disorder remain remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a VA examination. The case will be rescheduled and the Veteran will need to provide updated contact information.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all remaining claims following the award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability from January 19, 2010 to September 14, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for acquired psychiatric disability and remanded it for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations.,The Veteran's hypertension and sinusitis cases require additional examination as recent VA records are over two years old.,An examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s inguinal hernia is related to his military service, specifically exposure to burn pits.,A new evaluation of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is required due to potential aggravation by his service-connected conditions and medication use.,The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess whether he has an acquired psychiatric disorder separate from his PTSD with secondary depressive disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated during his second period of active duty service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claim for service connection to an acquired psychiatric disability and residuals of a fractured rib is granted, but the issues are remanded due to insufficient evidence.