Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, leukemia, hypertension, hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential service connection based on herbicide agent exposure during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including left shoulder, neck, back, hip, foot, knee, esophageal (GERD), ankle, psychiatric (PTSD), and heart disorders. The Board found that these conditions were not related to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of sinusitis, right shoulder condition, alopecia, and sleep disorder to include sleep apnea have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the appellant during his April 2019 hearing. The remaining claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of dental surgery (dental disorder), and psychiatric disorder were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, epilepsy, vertigo, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with a previous remand request, specifically regarding scheduling of a VA examination and verification of the Veteran's claimed stressor. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions are completed.

The Board has remanded multiple issues for further development, including additional VA examinations and clarifying medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are related to his military service but the evidence is insufficient to establish a direct link between his conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and schizophrenia. The case will be reviewed again after the new evidence is considered.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and a skin disability. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disabilities present during the period on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) due to the lack of current diagnoses related to these conditions, and there was no credible evidence supporting the occurrence of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for his psychiatric disorder is reopened, and the case is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of his condition.

Your service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability has already been granted and you are now receiving a full rating of 100%.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and consideration of evidence, particularly regarding his neck and back disabilities as well as secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claims for service connection for PTSD and a back disability is granted. The Board has remanded both issues due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for psychiatric disability, thyroid disorder, blood disorder, digestive disorder, cardiovascular disorder, and respiratory disorder due to incomplete file rebuilding efforts.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorders (mood disorder and anxiety disorder) have been granted service connection.,Initial disability ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome with painful motion during flexion and instability remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified stressor event. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, and for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is currently in receipt of a 30 percent rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board finds that a new examination and opinion is warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The case is being returned for further development.