Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for tinea versicolor of the back and service connection for psychiatric disorder have been dismissed due to his death.

The claim of service connection for a neck disorder is reopened.,The claims of service connection for right knee and back disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's right arm disability is not related to service, and his ear (Meniere’s syndrome) and psychiatric disabilities are not shown to be related to service.,Veteran's left shoulder disability was rated noncompensable prior to October 4, 2018, and at 20% thereafter. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Code 5201.,Service connection is denied for ear (Meniere’s syndrome) and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, and he is now granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. Service connection for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cervical spine, left shoulder, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, lymphatic cancer of the neck, oropharyngeal or tonsil cancer, and hypertension are all remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is also required to undergo a new VA examination to evaluate his acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and insomnia).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims are not granted as there is no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy or psychiatric disability related to his service.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were dismissed. The Board granted service connection for cold injury sequelae for generalized axonal sensory polyneuropathies, upper and lower extremities, hands and feet (cold weather injuries) and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, are service-connected due to evidence showing symptoms during and shortly after service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses or evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation for the claimed conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right wrist condition, left ankle condition, left wrist condition, neck condition, and psychiatric disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service injuries.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to the appellant's dishonorable discharge.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left elbow, knee, ankle, carpal tunnel syndromes, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and PTSD), have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that relates to these conditions.,There are no indications of any service-connected disabilities that may be aggravated by the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board will now consider any other diagnosed psychiatric disorder related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip disorder, erectile dysfunction (ED), acquired psychiatric disorder, fatigue, and migraine headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or a relationship to service.

Service connection is granted for Hepatitis C, and the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back and psychiatric disorders due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and RBD, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service onset of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disability, headache disability, sleep disability, acquired psychiatric disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral hearing loss as there is no probative evidence of current disabilities. The claims are denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and a major depressive disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The case will be reviewed with a new VA examination.