Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or homebound status was denied because his service-connected disabilities did not render him helpless or bedridden. The claim of entitlement to an effective date prior to July 25, 2011, for the grant of service connection for paranoid schizophrenia was also denied as there was no evidence of a new claim before that date.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected due to lack of in-service noise exposure.,PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Veteran's symptoms warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and the residuals of a back injury, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's right ankle sprain has been granted service connection effective May 15, 2012. The appeal for left hip bursitis and bilateral fungal infection of the feet (jungle rot) is denied as there is no evidence they are related to service.,The Veteran's claim for sleep impairment (sleep apnea) is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of development regarding onset and etiology. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is also remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to procedural issues. The Board will not review the claims until they are certified for appellate review.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for joint disorder (osteoarthritis) and acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.,There is no indication of any current symptoms or diagnoses related to right leg disorder or right wrist injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with scheduling a psychiatric examination and obtaining the Veteran's current address.

The Veteran's upper respiratory condition, including bronchial asthma and bronchiectasis, is caused by his service-connected COPD. His mood disorder began in service and has persisted since then. Service connection for chronic fatigue is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the claimed disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability related to his active duty service. The evidence did not establish an in-service injury or disease, and the disabilities found are not shown to be causally related to his military service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current psychiatric disorder and whether it is related to his active service. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for defective vision has been reopened, and service connection is granted.,Service connection is granted for a depressive disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus, and nephropathy proximately due to diabetes mellitus. Service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied.,Issues related to sleep apnea, bilateral eye disabilities, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for osteoarthritis, lung disease (claimed as COPD), hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for frostbite of the feet and hands, back injury, groin injury, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened. The claim for service connection for major depression and anxiety disorder is granted as it is related to military sexual assault during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for joint pain, muscle pain, low back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as sleep disturbances) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressor and inconsistent statements regarding his combat experiences.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The psychiatric, gastric, and hernia claims are all being reviewed again.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of in-service immunizations, including a brain or psychiatric disability, as there was no probative evidence showing the current disabilities were incurred during service.

The Veteran's claims for glaucoma, sinus disorder (to include rhinitis), respiratory disorder (to include asthma), hypertension, and headaches were denied.,An effective date prior to May 30, 2014 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The effective dates for the establishment of service connection for pes planus, right-hand tingling and numbness, left-hand tingling and numbness, chronic otitis externa, and GERD have been granted.