Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that further development is needed for all issues as the remand directives in the August 2018 have not been complied with. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development. Specifically, additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and VA treatment records are required.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and requests for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a more detailed opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current or previously-diagnosed back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, and right knee disorder. The Veteran's service treatment records indicate symptoms related to these conditions during his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD, is reopened. The appeal is granted in part.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to military service.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his right ankle strain is denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not ready for final decision and requires additional development, specifically scheduling an informal conference with a Decision Review Officer (DRO).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain missing VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records, as well as to provide the Veteran with a comprehensive examination regarding her knee disorders and acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues of service connection for bilateral knee DJD and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of schizophrenia has been dismissed as the benefits sought have already been granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, should be remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as headaches on a secondary basis to tinnitus and his acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded. A sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, is also being considered.

The Board dismissed the appeal for hypertension. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, loss of taste, and heart disability was reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection for PTSD is granted, but no service connection is found for loss of taste or heart disability.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, right wrist arthritis, and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis and lack of credible supporting evidence for in-service stressors. The Veteran's claim for tuberculosis remains denied, while his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his psychiatric disorder and earlier effective dates for the award of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for poor eyesight, bilateral arthritis, unspecified, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension (high blood pressure), sexual dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed or are pending due to the need for further examination. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability and remanded it for further examination and opinion. The Veteran's anxiety is related to his military service, specifically his fear for his life while serving in Vietnam.