Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities, as well as for cirrhosis of liver (hepatitis B), but has remanded the issues regarding right shoulder condition, bilateral foot condition, acid reflux, rashes over body, sinus and headache condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, right hip condition, right knee condition, GERD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,No current diagnosed conditions were found in the Veteran's records that are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder is granted. Service connection is also granted for the bilateral hand disability and sleep disorder claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for further development and examination. The main issues are related to service connection, rating higher than 30 percent for bilateral pes planus, and psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's neuroma, left foot, was granted service connection. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss appeal was dismissed. The Veteran's trigger thumb, left hand, right leg fracture, and acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder and PTSD) claims are pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted. The claims for bilateral hip, knee, and ankle conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board vacated the portion of its December 2018 decision denying service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that due process was not followed. The Veteran's claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The examiner is requested to provide opinions on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (including depressive disorder NOS) or PTSD began during active service or is related to an incident of service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential deficiencies in the previous VA examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are believed to be related to exposure during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and psychiatric disorder due to service, as well as bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated in relation to herbicide exposure during service, while his psychiatric disorder will be examined for a possible nexus to service. The claim for aid & attendance benefits is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the evaluation of service connection for the Veteran's low back condition. The claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the current symptoms, level of severity, and functional impairment associated with his lower back condition and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder and knee disorders. The Veteran is not eligible for VA benefits because of a fraudulent enlistment during his second period of service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, skin disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The reasons include lack of valid diagnoses based on corroborated in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and OSA have been reopened, but the claims for back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension remain denied.,Service connection has been granted for depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a right-hand condition due to procedural deficiencies in the May 2013 VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it depends on the rating assigned.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his active duty service.

The veteran's spouse is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum allowable limit.