Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, as his diabetes does not prevent him from engaging in sedentary work and he has the education and experience for such employment.

The Board denied service connection for a right hand condition, a right hip condition, and a left hip condition. The lumbar spine and cervical spine conditions were remanded.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric condition including major depression, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's disability rating for a respiratory condition is restored to 60 percent effective May 1, 2016. The claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The claims for service connection of the respiratory and psychiatric disabilities are remanded for further examination and review.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions and loss of sense of smell have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorder to February 18, 1972.,The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent prior to January 12, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including as due to epilepsy and/or seizures, is remanded. The issue of major depressive disorder is also being considered in conjunction with the epilepsy issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to new evidence received. His bilateral hearing loss claim is reopened, but additional development is needed. The compensable rating and increased rating claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depressive disorder due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on his reported symptoms during and after service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a vision disability.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for neuropathy, coronary artery disease, sleep condition (likely sleep apnea), headache condition, and psychiatric disability (PTSD) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again as part of this process.

The Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CVA and TIA, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The reduction of the hearing loss rating from 40% to 20% was also denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and reopened a previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, other than PTSD. The evidence supports that these conditions began during active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no new and material evidence that would support reopening the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a recent diagnosis of major depressive disorder, which was not considered in the previous denial. The Veteran's claim for service connection is now pending and requires an addendum opinion from the VA psychiatrist.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee condition, and neck condition due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran served as a casket bearer during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate opinions in the previous decisions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to November 10, 2014, specifically June 23, 2010, for the increased rating of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision is based on new and material evidence received within one year of the November 2009 rating decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including back disability and psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for their service-connected psychiatric disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.