Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. The VA will need to obtain Social Security Administration records, verify the in-service stressor event, and provide a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine if any of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are granted service connection, while his bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the complexity of the medical issue and the need for an expert opinion. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is still pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to failure to report for VA examinations and issues with scheduling. The claims include service connection for psychiatric disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is now pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also remanded the cases for further examination and verification of stressor events.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, and hypertension as they are not related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical examination and further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and his appeal for an increased rating for right ear hearing loss is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and major depressive disorder), and a stomach disorder. The Veteran's earlier effective date claim for coronary artery disease was withdrawn.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder prior to August 26, 2019 manifested in symptoms such as depressed mood and chronic sleep impairment resulting in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The disability rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD due to MST, anxiety and depressive disorder, is remanded as new evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and hepatitis C due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and provide additional information regarding his in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the issue of service connection for a psychiatric condition, which is claimed as secondary to the lumbar spine disability.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) as both conditions are found to have onset during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran’s claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD; an initial higher (compensable) rating for bilateral hearing loss; and entitlement to a TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further action, including providing notice and scheduling a VA examination.