Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the appellant was insane at the time of misconduct that led to his discharge, and for further development.

The Board has dismissed the claim for an initial compensable rating prior to July 6, 2018, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter, for tinea versicolor. The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to MST during her active service. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a right eye injury, sleep apnea, a disorder manifested by vertigo and dizziness, cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been received. The right leg amputation compensation claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was also denied due to lack of additional disability caused by VA treatment. The TDIU claim was denied because the Veteran is not currently service-connected for any disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service connected due to in-service combat exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and reasoning regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's representative argued that his pre-existing psychiatric condition was aggravated by service, but the examiner used the wrong standard in assessing this.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The compensable ratings for loss of teeth 8, 9, and 10 and status post fracture maxillary alveolus are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and examination, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, SSA records, and any missing documentary evidence of a witnessed murder. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is being evaluated in relation to his service history.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder is dismissed. The claims for service connection for left knee disorder, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted with a 10% rating for the right knee scar.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The case is now remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, and no new evidence or claims were presented.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression, is denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and that his currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations, as well as additional medical opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety disorder, is granted service connection.,Service connection for migraine headaches is granted based on new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA medical records and procedural errors in previous decisions.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for hypertension, to include as due to herbicide exposure. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and liver condition remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia, a type of psychosis, was incurred in service and granted service connection.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted a rating of 10% from April 1, 2013 to August 20, 2014. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) is also granted.