Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the R-1 or R-2 level is remanded due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records. The AOJ should obtain these records and conduct further development as needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation of certain conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and schizophrenia, is related to service. The examiner must provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, as secondary to a right knee condition due to the Veteran's failure to appear at his scheduled examination. The case will be rescheduled and further development is needed.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The appeal of service connection for a heart disability and psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder) as these conditions are deemed to have been incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic pain in joints, and PTSD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.,Service connection was not granted for chronic pain in joints due to lack of evidence showing a current disability related to service. The Veteran had complaints of neck stiffness but no diagnosed condition.,PTSD was not granted because there is insufficient credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressor.

The Board has ordered a remand for the VA to obtain a retrospective medical opinion regarding the etiology of all acquired psychiatric disorders present during the period of the claim, including PTSD, depression, insomnia, and dementia.

The Board has denied a compensable disability rating for IBS and remanded the claim for an increased rating. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is also being remanded due to new SSA records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and additional development is needed. The issues include neck, left knee, right shoulder, right knee, bilateral foot disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder and a sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and VA medical treatment due to outstanding records, including reserve service records and VA/privately obtained treatment records. A VA examination is needed to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric conditions are related to active duty.

The application to reopen the claims of service connection for kidney disease and psychiatric disorder is denied. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate is denied as there is no evidence of permanent bedridden status or helplessness due to service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will consider whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or her service-connected breast disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and dementia. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability or a nexus to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's TBI is not related to his active duty service and denied service connection for this condition. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim, including PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder, as well as the gonorrhea claim are remanded due to a lack of an opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision affirmed the current non-compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, a 10 percent rating for TBI, and a 10 percent rating for PVCs. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted service connection. Service connection for sleep apnea, digestive disorder, heart disorder, back disorder, and headaches are denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea claim. The issues of service connection for psychiatric disability, heart disability, and sleep apnea are all currently under review.