Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and an acquired psychiatric disability (Bipolar Disorder and Depressive Disorder) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that any condition preexisted service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient reasons and bases in its previous decision. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records, including those from Fort Jackson hospitalization and VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining military personnel records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding records and stressor development. The Veteran's reported injuries, alcoholism, and psychiatric issues are under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting diagnoses and lack of current functional impairment. The right shoulder disability claim is being reviewed again, and a psychiatric evaluation will be conducted to determine if any diagnosed condition had its onset during service or is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for low back, left knee, and psychiatric disabilities are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that relates to a previously unestablished fact necessary to substantiate his claims. The claims will be addressed on their merits.

The Board has decided the case in favor of the Veteran, finding that a remand is necessary to reconcile conflicting psychiatric diagnoses and determine if any diagnosed condition is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the December 2018 VA examination results in a noncompensable evaluation due to the Veteran not qualifying under an exceptional pattern of hearing impairment. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea were remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, needs further examination and analysis. The decision is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar calluses of the left and right feet, hemorrhoids, and a psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression) have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, acquired psychiatric disability, and residuals of a sexually transmitted disease due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to potential impact of a new law regarding herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending and will be reconsidered after the stay is lifted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims will be reviewed again, and additional medical records may need to be obtained.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability and left quadriceps atrophy are granted service connection. The low back disability is reopened, but the right knee disability remains denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure during combat.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a service connection.