Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder and a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder with depression and insomnia) has been granted. The appeal regarding the initial rating for the left shoulder disability remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including determining if the appellant is a proper substitute claimant and obtaining additional evidence. The TDIU claim will be adjudicated again after these actions.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric and multiple disabilities have made it impossible for him to work, leading to a TDIU rating.

The Board denied claims for hypertension, PTSD, hepatitis C, and a bilateral ear disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) was reopened based on new evidence provided by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his assertions of exposure to herbicides during service. The claims will be reviewed again with a focus on verifying these exposures and determining if they are related to the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, sciatica, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and psychiatric disability is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including PTSD and heart condition. The hearing transcript is associated with the claims file, and a VA examination for psychiatric conditions is needed. Additional development of records from Dr. Steehler and AFOSI search on the named NCO TSgt are required.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for colon lymphoma, pancreatic disorder, and squamous cell carcinoma has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection is granted for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran had in-service noise exposure which led to current hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is service connected. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining private treatment records and SSA disability determination records.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, PTSD, and TDIU due to a failure to ensure that all outstanding VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), right ear hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened. The appeals are granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder and service, as well as its connection to his service-connected low back disability. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy claim is denied due to lack of evidence. CAD, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to issues related to service connection, including a psychiatric disorder and chest pain.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran has PTSD. The service connection claims are also being addressed as they may be related to an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his pre-existing mental health issues clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and were not aggravated by military service.