Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea, finding that new and material evidence was not received. The Veteran lacks a diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder, and there is no nexus between the Veteran’s claimed sleep apnea and his service.

The Veteran's death was due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Service connection for the cause of death is only warranted if his suicide can be attributed to a service-related psychiatric disability. The claims file may be incomplete as there are no records linking the Veteran’s suicide to any diagnosed psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claims for sleep apnea and PTSD was granted. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied, while the claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (initially claimed as PTSD) is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his left knee disability and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD).,Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain outstanding SSA records related to the appellant's claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sleep apnea, hypogonadism, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) have all been denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence indicating a causal relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of second degree burns on the left arm is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus, nerve damage to the left hand and left arm, and an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) and a nerve condition of the hands have been dismissed due to his failure to provide requested clarification and authorizations for VA to obtain critical evidence needed to properly adjudicate these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his time in service. A VA examination is needed to determine if any of these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information regarding whether topical steroid treatment for tinea corporis constitutes systemic therapy, and because a statement of the case has not yet been issued for issues 2 through 5.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to a psychiatric disorder and/or tinnitus. The decision also grants service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (sleep apnea). However, the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, a psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, lung cancer, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The decision found that new evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the claim for posttraumatic stress disorder. Lung cancer was denied as there was no current diagnosis or link to service. Hepatitis A and B were denied due to lack of a current disability. Hepatitis C was denied based on the absence of any exposure or antibodies.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a seizure disability has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, but remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence. The low back disability issue is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be granted for a lumbar spine disability, an acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder), and erectile dysfunction. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

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

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various disabilities, a reduction of the rating for prostate cancer residuals, and TDIU. The Veteran's claims are pending and need further investigation.