Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was granted, but the claim itself remains denied.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for alcohol-induced depression was denied.

New and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for a right ankle condition, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and back and right knee conditions. The Veteran's current symptoms are consistent with these diagnoses.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted as secondary to his service-connected physical disabilities.,VA has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to an effective date prior to May 21, 2013 for the grants of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's reported stressors and for further examination to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for radiculopathy, low back disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to ongoing issues with his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was denied, and the effective date of the award is set at January 10, 2003.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection is denied for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, bilateral pes planus, a bilateral achilles heel disorder, psoriatic arthritis with vasculitis, and a bilateral knee condition.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder). The case was remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the right knee tear.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further medical examination.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a head trauma, including headaches. The case is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and retrieval of missing records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination.

Service connection is granted for low back disability as secondary to service-connected pes cavus and left ankle achilles tendonitis. Service connection remains pending for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, and dry cough is dismissed as the claim has been granted. The issue of service connection for an irregular heartbeat is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and evaluation in excess of 20 percent for thoracolumbar strain are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received. The claims are now remanded to allow for further development regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for exercise-induced anaphylaxis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but remanded the hypertension claim due to insufficient evidence of Gulf War exposure. The undiagnosed illness claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as it is neither proximately due to nor aggravated by diabetes mellitus type 2, and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran’s back disorder is remanded for further development of evidence regarding in-service and post-service pain.,The Veteran’s left ankle disorder is remanded for a medical opinion addressing his reports of ankle pain following service.,The Veteran’s right ankle disorder is remanded for a medical opinion addressing the relationship between favoring his left ankle and his current right ankle disorder.,The Veteran’s tuberculosis claim requires a VA examination to determine if it may be related to in-service treatment at Fort Polk, Louisiana.,The Veteran’s skin disorder is remanded for an addendum opinion addressing whether his lay statements of continued symptoms since service are supported by medical evidence.,The Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and adjustment disorder with depressed mood) is remanded for a medical opinion regarding the possibility of prior diagnoses related to service.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 rating claim is remanded for assignment of an effective date prior to March 14, 2006.,The Veteran’s peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for initial ratings and effective dates.,The Veteran’s back examination will include assessment of any neuropathy symptoms related to the back.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, left wrist disability, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, malaria, sleep disorder, hypertension, rashes, diabetes, stroke, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression).

Your claims for service connection and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.