Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the issues of service connection for right and left knee disabilities and back disability due to insufficient evidence. Service connection for acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) is not addressed as it was not initially raised in this appeal.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU effective from November 3, 2012 until February 15, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the respiratory disorder claim due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The PTSD and bilateral hearing loss claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is granted as service-connected, with the Board resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma, is also granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced on whether it was caused or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim is being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss warrants a higher disability rating, but the claim for secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist disability, ear disability, sinusitis, carpal tunnel on the left side, carpal tunnel on the right side, and acquired psychiatric disorder. Service connection is granted for all conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a left foot disorder, right foot disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder) have been granted. The Board found that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a medical opinion.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder was denied. His increased rating and temporary total evaluation claims were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was previously denied, but new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim. Service connection is granted for an unspecified depressive disorder secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The rating for cataracts remains unchanged. Sleep apnea is remanded for further evaluation as it may be related to his psychiatric disability.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim and found that he was insane at the time of his misconduct, thus not barring him from receiving VA benefits. The character of his service is therefore not a bar to VA compensation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for a VA medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for a current psychiatric disorder, and the need to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric symptomatology is related to military sexual trauma (MST) in active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, but the remaining claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, hemorrhoids, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for TBI and PTSD. Service connection for hypertension is denied, and an acquired psychiatric disorder claim is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia began during his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and he is granted new evidence supporting his claim. The VA will schedule a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on three issues have been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.