Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and left breast biopsy residual scar are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's current diagnoses of depression and anxiety were found to have begun during active service, while his tinnitus was linked to military noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a low back disorder, and a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis due to lack of medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions pre-existed service and were aggravated by service. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for further evidence and a medical opinion. The claim has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD that meets DSM criteria and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and dysthymia) and left eye cataract are related to his military service.

The Veteran's epilepsy is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU from January 30, 2009 to July 15, 2010 based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical opinions regarding his low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral knees due to incomplete development. The Veteran's sister stated that his behavior changed after returning from overseas during active duty, but this evidence was not considered in previous opinions.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability is not considered to be a result of any negligence or carelessness on the part of VA while treating him for his depression. The claim for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 must be denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and denied entitlement to increased ratings for a scar of the lower lip, TDIU, and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder other than anxiety and PTSD, so these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and headache disorder have been reopened. The claim for PTSD has been denied, while the others are granted.,New evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a headache disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability due to the lack of evidence of a current diagnosis. The cases of bilateral foot and hip disabilities, as well as PTSD, are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and Persistent Depressive Disorder). The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's periods of active duty and reserve service, as well as her claimed injuries. The VA is instructed to verify all periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA, and schedule a VA examination to determine if the lumbar spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depressive disorder and anxiety, is granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The rating for restrictive lung disease remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reopened. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric or mental disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. Service connection for basil cell carcinoma is stayed.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, migraine headaches, and dermatitis were originally denied. New evidence was submitted after the final denial that supports her claim of service connection for these conditions. The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, general anxiety disorder, and depression, but denied service connection for migraine headaches.