Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and that any pre-existing condition was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing VA examinations and failure to report. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral hip disorder, enlarged lymph node in the groin region, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral foot disorder, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA psychiatrist's opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the examiner must also consider whether they are related to an in-service personal assault or verified stressor.

The Board's decision granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is vacated due to the Veteran's death, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary for the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The decision does not address any specific rating or effective date.

The Board denied service connection for genital herpes and a psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence of in-service onset or etiology.

The Veteran's schizophrenia, unspecified claimed as nervous disorder, is rated at 50 percent and denied an increased rating. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and hypertension, is granted service connection. Service connection for hypertension is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and stressor verification.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and bilateral foot rash have been granted. The claim for lung cancer as a result of herbicide exposure is remanded. The claim for PTSD is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's schizophrenia is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and low back disability are related to his military service. The claim of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is reopened, but the low back disability remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II, both secondary to herbicide exposure while serving at the U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB). The claims for tension headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to lack of a medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for anxiety has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety.

The Veteran's son, A.F., became permanently incapable of self-support due to schizophrenia. The Board has ordered a retrospective medical opinion to determine if this condition existed before A.F.'s 18th birthday.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with effective dates ranging from July 15, 2014. The conditions are secondary to his service-connected bilateral feet disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted in full. The appeal is dismissed as the issue of service connection is no longer pending.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for Parkinson’s disease, dementia, a psychiatric disorder other than dementia (including PTSD and depression), and a back disorder due to potential exposure to herbicides sprayed under living quarters in Thailand. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered with an additional medical opinion.