Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right little finger disability and residuals of a nasal fracture, as well as his TDIU claim. The issues have been remanded.,The psychiatric disorder claim was reopened but remains inadjudication due to lack of evidence establishing a nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the Veteran's depressive disorder. The case will be returned for a supplemental opinion from an appropriate VA clinician.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which may be related to service. The issues of increased ratings for duodenal ulcer and left ankle instability remain unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and a psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD), but denied service connection for an eye disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, bilateral shoulder and arm disorders, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions, as there is insufficient evidence of record by which to make a decision.

The Board has determined that there may be outstanding evidence in the case and is therefore remanding it for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) due to incomplete records from VA treatment centers. Additional development is needed, including obtaining clinical records from October 1988 through February 2000 from San Juan VAMC and any SSA disability benefits records. A new VA opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders must be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted. The TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder, is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) has been denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and referred the TDIU claim to the Director of Compensation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension have been reopened, with the latter being granted. The claim for right eye hordeolum has been denied.,Service connection is established for bilateral knee disorders and bilateral foot disorders, but these claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD and major depressive disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left knee disability, right knee disability, right hand/finger disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), back disability, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy. The Board has also determined that additional development is needed to address these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or another acquired psychiatric disability, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS and a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar, depression, and/or anxiety is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, residuals of a stroke, and psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression) are denied.,The Veteran’s claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left ear hearing loss is remanded due to the passage of time since the last examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, arthritis/gout, skin disorder (basal cell carcinoma), supraventricular arrhythmia (atriial fibrillation), and psychiatric condition (depression and anxiety) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.