Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding private treatment records and incomplete development of the Veteran's stressor allegations.

The claims for tenosynovitis, foot injuries, right ankle condition, back condition, bilateral knee arthritis, and arthritis of bilateral hips have been dismissed.,The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and schizophrenia) has been remanded.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection and evaluations, including those related to the Veteran's left shoulder, low back, right shoulder, cervical spine, left leg, right leg, bilateral eye, sleep-related symptoms, prostate, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, migraine headaches, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disabilities. The remand also includes a request for additional medical records from SSA and VA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been granted. The appeals were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the final denial of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depression. Service connection for scoliosis is denied as there was no increase in severity during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition claimed as dermatitis or eczema and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of such conditions during service or a link to military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals as the appellant withdrew his appeal with respect to reopening claims for various disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a lumbar spine disability remain pending and are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety). The issues have been remanded due to insufficient medical nexus opinions.,The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for his claimed conditions as there is no competent evidence linking them to active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and initial compensable disability ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis related to military service. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the Gulf War exposure claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a nervous condition was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial. The claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia is remanded as VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a nervous condition was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial. The claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia is remanded as VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including paranoid schizophrenia, is related to his service. The new examination must consider the Veteran's lay statements and those of his parents about in-service mental health issues.

The Board has denied service connection for a left middle finger disability and a lumbar spine disability. The case is remanded for further development regarding the acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for residuals of meningitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient development of evidence, particularly regarding potential physical and mental health impacts from the Appellant's ACDUTRA period.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted. The issues of service connection for various conditions, including a low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD and depression), sleep disorder, bilateral foot disorder, bilateral leg disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right hip disorder, and headaches are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been dismissed. The appeals seeking entitlement to service connection for residuals of kidney cancer, a right knee disability, an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD), and a right lower extremity disability have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include back disability, bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability (adjustment disorder and depression), and alcohol abuse disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression. The claims are now remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as paranoid reaction, finding that there is no current diagnosed condition and thus no basis to establish service connection.