Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is currently rated at a 20 percent rating prior to May 21, 2020. After that date, the Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service, including any periods of National Guard service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors for PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a low back disability. However, these claims are still pending as they have been remanded due to insufficient evidence in the March 2011 examination report.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and that his major depressive disorder was not related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right hip disability, left hip disability, and psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) due to incomplete development of evidence and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these cases.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions related to Parkinson's disease, as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including recurrent major depressive disorder and PTSD, is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or a link between current symptoms and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete records, requiring a new opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a narrow scope of inquiry in the previous examination report.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's reported symptoms and history.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,Service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder due to service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence in the VA examiner's opinions. A new opinion is needed that considers the Veteran's and his family members' statements, as well as Dr. H.-G.'s opinion.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 5, 2015. The claim for TDIU is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and lack of available service records. The Veteran's statements concerning his disability need to be considered in the new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for a cervical spine disability, right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to inadequate examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus), obstructive sleep apnea, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records.