Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The claims for service connection of low back condition, left leg condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for dermatitis and an acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence. The appellant will be provided with examinations to determine if he currently has these conditions, and whether they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and a compensable initial rating prior to July 17, 2017, and in excess of 70 percent on and after July 17, 2017, for residuals of TBI have all been dismissed due to the Veteran's requests to withdraw these appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been reopened. His chronic low back pain with DDD and radiculopathy have also been remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for sacroiliac joint pain. The remaining issues of service connection for other back disorders, ankle, knee, hip, and neck conditions are remanded.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 for Fournier’s gangrene, right leg nerve damage, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD due to the lack of evidence showing that the Veteran's additional disabilities were caused by carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for a gastrointestinal (GI) condition, including GERD, is also granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are service-connected. However, the claims for insomnia remain pending as they are related to his mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo was denied, and his nonservice-connected pension benefits were also denied. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded.,There are no specific ratings or effective dates provided in the decision.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disorder, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, neck disorder, low back disorder, sleep apnea, alopecia, and headache disorder were not shown to be related to service. The appeals for these conditions are denied.

The Board has ordered further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for additional medical opinion and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings for various disabilities due to incomplete records, including missing STRs and SPRs. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these records and attempt to verify the Veteran’s claimed stressors.,VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right and left foot calluses.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder, sleep disorder, and disability manifested by chest pain. The claims will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection and whether new and material evidence was obtained to reopen claims for various conditions. The Veteran's character of discharge is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue, a neurological condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and additional information from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's conditions include psychiatric disorders, cervical spine disability, fibromyalgia, right arm disorder, tinnitus, and IBS.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to his military service. The Veteran is required to provide a VA examination to determine if his alcohol use during service was secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and whether any current cognitive disability is related to his service or an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor related to the Veteran's claimed assault and murder. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD due to lack of corroborating documentation.