Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a lumbar spine disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Board has denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for post branchial cyst residuals and remanded the issue of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the submitted evidence did not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate any of the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to his failure to report for VA examinations and requests for rescheduling. The claims of service connection for hiatal hernia, epididymo-orchitis, chronic pain syndrome, and psychiatric disability remain inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, dental disability (loss of teeth), bilateral foot fungal disorder, hypercholesterolemia, skin cancer of the right cheek, psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD), right thumb disability, left knee instability and painful motion (status post ACL repair), and right hip bursitis with strain have all been denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral lower extremity frostbite, right thumb tendonitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, physiological hypersomnia (claimed as an acquired psychiatric disorder), and major depressive disorder and PTSD have all been granted.

The Board has expanded the issue on appeal to include all acquired psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's PTSD is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its etiology. Other acquired psychiatric disorders are also remanded for evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for thrombotic thrombocarpenturpura (TTP) and psychiatric disability due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the appellant was insane at the time of his in-service misconduct, which allowed him to receive VA benefits despite his discharge under other than honorable conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD and that the Veteran's primary diagnosis is Opioid Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Stimulant Use Disorder. The claim was not supported by competent medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, finding that it had its onset in active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination. The Veteran is required to provide information about any healthcare providers who have treated him and outstanding records need to be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a psychiatric disability to include PTSD, finding no current disabilities meeting VA standards or evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified bipolar disorder, but denied service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection of dysthymia was granted. The right knee disorder secondary to service-connected dorsolumbar myositis and the acquired psychiatric disorder were both denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development of evidence, including a lack of clinical opinions addressing the relationship between his conditions and service-connected disabilities or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether a second extension of the delimiting date for education benefits is allowed and because further medical opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's ability to pursue an educational program during the relevant period.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a sleep disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.