Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete information from the Veteran regarding his private treatment records from Kaiser. The AOJ is instructed to provide clear instructions on how to obtain these records.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including for his right-hand disability, obstructive sleep apnea, service-connected low back disability, and acquired psychiatric disability. The appeals are being remanded to allow for further development of the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to unclear etiology and insufficient evidence. The Veteran is not entitled to increased ratings for his tinnitus, hyposmia, and hypogeusia.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by the Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The diabetes mellitus type II and melanoma claims are now reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. Service connection is established for these conditions based on herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable rating for residuals, right 2nd proximal phalanx fracture due to issues with the October 2018 VA examination and the need for additional records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as there is no credible supporting evidence that a claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right elbow disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left knee disability, bilateral eye disability, and acquired psychiatric disability due to outstanding VA treatment records and inadequate medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with these service connection issues.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, back disability, and benign prostatic hypertrophy are remanded due to insufficient evidence on the merits of these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia renders him in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Veteran's claim for hammer toe has been denied as she does not have a current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to MST and related conditions, and psychosis or mental illness for treatment purposes are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned to VA for these purposes.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and her military service, including any claimed MSTs.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis B, low back disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right knee disorder, a left knee disorder, and a neck disorder. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence showing current disability.,Service connection is not granted for heart disease beyond cerebrovascular accident as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Veteran's lay statements are sufficient to trigger VA’s duty to provide an examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional evidence to be considered, including VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran is given a year to provide any additional relevant information or evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.