Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for spinal disability, acne, and acquired psychiatric disability have been reopened due to new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type).

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss was granted. The claim for increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to the Veteran's failure to appear for VA examinations. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve associated with service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease. The right shoulder and acquired psychiatric disorder issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors. The VA will seek verification of the alleged military sexual trauma from relevant personnel records.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess its current severity.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions were dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's service connection claim and his rating for epididymitis with bilateral epididymal cysts.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his TBI/psychiatric disorder and lumbar spine/radiculopathy disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for residuals of a fractured nose but denied for headache disability. The Board found the Veteran’s claims for PTSD and schizophrenia were not supported by credible evidence of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his deployment in Southwest Asia. The Veteran is asked to provide more details and documentation, and VA examinations are scheduled if service in Southwest Asia is confirmed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a psychiatric examination. The issues of rating adjustment disorder and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability are deferred pending this development.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral foot onychomycosis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The Veteran's service connection claims for TBI residuals, an acquired psychiatric disability, and acid reflux are granted. The claim for hypertension is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection of the acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, a lung disorder, and cluster headaches. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims that these conditions were caused by his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for residuals of syphilis, SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status, low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, gout, and respiratory condition have been dismissed. The claims for TDIU are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the case due to a need for additional evidence. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and an acquired psychiatric disability, finding no evidence of a current disability or persistent symptoms related to service.