Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorder (acid reflux), erectile dysfunction, and acquired psychiatric disorder are not service-connected.,There is insufficient evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow for this process.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, hypertension, and tinnitus, as well as the rating of service-connected PTSD and tinnitus. The special monthly compensation claim based on loss of use of a creative organ is also being remanded.

The Veteran's prostate condition, erectile dysfunction, psychiatric disorder, and headaches are all denied service connection. The claims for these conditions have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for updated examination findings and differentiation of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of December 30, 2003 for the grant of service connection for PTSD is granted. The initial evaluation for PTSD with alcohol use disorder from January 20, 2004 remains denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and his increased rating for back disability is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for kidney disease/condition due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. However, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, enlarged prostate with urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and blurred vision are not related to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the previously denied claims for left and right knee conditions, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. Service connection is now established for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right and left lower extremities, residuals of a right jaw fracture, bilateral foot fungus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not support their occurrence during or due to military service.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including left knee tendinitis, bilateral foot disability, left ankle sprain, erectile dysfunction, urinary disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), and bruxism. The reasons given were that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's time in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence not having been received. The psychiatric disorder claim is also being remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection for residuals of a traumatic head injury and vascular disease, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's private attorney argues that these conditions are related to his service-connected seizure disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, left leg radiculopathy, right leg radiculopathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found that any current symptoms are not linked to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of a gunshot wound, and erectile dysfunction is granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder was found to be incurred in service due to the presence of current diagnoses and medical opinions linking it to service. Residuals of a gunshot wound were denied as there was no evidence supporting this claim. Erectile dysfunction was also denied as not being related to the Veteran's right inguinal hernia repair.

The Board has decided that further evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran can manage his VA funds due to his psychiatric disability and/or traumatic brain injury residuals.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, coronary artery disease, GERD, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to a lack of proper notice and development.

An effective date of October 19, 2001 for service connection of schizophrenia is granted. The claim for entitlement to service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 1151 for paralysis is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right hip and knee disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's service treatment records do not provide sufficient evidence of his claimed exposures or injuries. Additional development is needed to verify his alleged combat exposure in Iraq and Kuwait.