Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression. The Veteran's tension headaches were granted a rating of 50 percent effective February 22, 2008.

The Board has determined that more contemporaneous examinations are needed to fully and fairly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected right ankle sprain and right foot disability, as well as determine whether he suffers from an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is also directed to provide any outstanding treatment records pertinent to his claims on appeal.

The Veteran's request to reopen the previously denied claims for seizure disorder and psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for seizure disorder (claimed as epilepsy) is also granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer, bilateral hearing loss, tinea pedis, aortic stenosis, blockage of carotid arteries, an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), large B-cell lymphoma, and liver condition. The claims were not well-grounded due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, as they do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for increased ratings and new evidence. The Veteran is also being asked to provide National Guard records and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for migraines and tension headaches was denied as there is no evidence that he filed a specific claim prior to October 29, 2012.,Service connection for high blood pressure was denied because it did not occur during service or within one year after discharge. The Veteran's condition was first diagnosed five years post-service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of pes planus, tinnitus, tension headaches, or an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression. The TBI claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, right knee disorder, right hip disorder, and an acquired mental disorder due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Veteran's hypertension claim has not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,Diabetes mellitus type 2 and genital herpes claims have both been denied as there is no service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and initial rating of sinusitis, as well as the claim for a dermatological disability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is being reopened due to new evidence presented during his hearing. His skin condition may be related to asbestos exposure in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hip disability, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities in these areas.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding secondary service connection for bronchitis and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, depression, and lumbar spine disorder have been granted. The claim for cervical spine disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the in-service stressors and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia and PTSD), and a left shoulder condition due to insufficient medical opinions and missing evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gout, to include as secondary to sleep apnea, has been reopened. The issue of a rating in excess of 0 percent for the left ring finger disability and a separate 10 percent rating for symptoms analogous to amputation have also been remanded.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a pulmonary condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD due to outstanding records and further examination.

The Board has remanded several claims related to various disabilities, including chronic pain and fatigue, knee and shoulder injuries, headaches, psychiatric disorders, and TMJ. The Veteran's service-connected orthopedic disabilities are currently rated at 100 percent.