Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, and psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

Service connection granted for a psychiatric disorder (MDD) and headaches.,Service connection denied for left wrist disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left hand neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and asthma have been denied. The claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal was denied on all issues related to service connection, with the exception of a right eye condition which had no effective date assigned. The denial is based on lack of evidence linking any current conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to potential inadequacies in the medical opinions provided. The issues are being returned for further clarification and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability has been reopened, but the evidence does not meet the criteria to establish service connection.,Service connection was denied for lumbosacral strain (low back disability) and headaches due to lack of in-service diagnosis or causation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder, is found to have manifested in service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder to his service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess his current mental health conditions, including whether they are related to service.

The Board has granted new and material evidence to reopen claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, skin disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, and acquired psychiatric disability.,Service connection is also granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and heart condition, as well as his claim for a compensable rating for OSA disability. The issues are related to secondary service connection due to pre-existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney disorder and psychiatric disorder due to outstanding private medical records and further VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a left ankle disorder, psychiatric disorder (GAD), and PTSD due to conflicting evidence and insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining missing service records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. The Veteran's currently diagnosed bipolar disorder is found to be related to his active duty service and granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation, service connection, and other issues due to incomplete records and inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence and undergo further examinations.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for a neck condition, sleep apnea, and headaches as new evidence was received that could potentially substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected as it was incurred during his military service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted, and the Board finds that sleep apnea is secondary to this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were previously denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The reopened claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and sinusitis. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is remanded for further examination.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss remains pending as it requires additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine a permanent and total evaluation for his acquired psychiatric disorder, entitlement to SMC based on housebound status, SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, and an effective date earlier than March 4, 2017, for the award of a 100 percent rating.