Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board dismissed the appeal of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as moot, due to a full grant of benefits.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder and insomnia), and denied service connection for tinnitus. The effective date remains October 28, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, claimed as secondary to his right ankle disability, has been granted.,Service connection has also been granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, a left wrist disorder, and vasectomy residuals were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD or other psychological disorders, and the VA treatment records did not support such a finding. For the remaining issues, additional development is needed as there are insufficient medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of such conditions during or related to active service. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for eczema prior to January 31, 2019 was also denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims for residuals of a head injury, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and unassociated treatment records. The Veteran is currently incarcerated, which complicates obtaining necessary medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or a link to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is etiologically related to her active duty military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to incomplete service records and additional relevant evidence being associated with the record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, foot disorders, erectile dysfunction, psychiatric disorder, prostate condition, and peripheral neuropathy. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these areas or a causal link to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the etiology of his psychiatric disorders, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, variably diagnosed as intermittent explosive disorder, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, and personality disorder. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral foot disorder, arthritis of the feet, and psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disability including depression and insomnia, a left shoulder disability, and a bilateral toenail fungus condition.,Service connection is granted for these conditions as they are found to be at least as likely as not related to service or secondary to other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to failure of the Veteran to report VA examinations scheduled in September 2015. The issues on appeal include service connection for various disabilities, including low back pain, right hip disability, cervical spine disability, and psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for various service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes, and respiratory issues, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The appeals will be reconsidered based on new evidence and a thorough review of the Veteran's service records.

The Board has remanded the claims for a thoracolumbar spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disability due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims will be further developed with new examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is etiologically related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.