Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's psychiatric disability is rated at 50 percent from October 29, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date has been denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, myocardial bridging, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric disability were not incurred in service.,Specifically, the Board found no evidence of current disabilities for these conditions at the time of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and lumbar spine disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the other issues related to hypertension, hepatitis C, a back disability, and a headache disability are remanded.

The Veteran's peptic ulcer is rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria, and no higher rating can be granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss cannot be established as there is no evidence of hearing loss in either ear during service or within one year post-service.,Obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred in service. The Veteran's current diagnosis predates his military service by several decades.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity cannot be established as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity also cannot be established due to lack of in-service evidence.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus or the claimed PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to VA-administered tramadol is being remanded because the current medical opinions are insufficient and a new one must be obtained.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia did not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, leading to a denial of special monthly compensation.

The Board denied service connection for myopia and astigmatism, thoracolumbar spine disorder, acquired mental disorders (including PTSD), right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral shin splints/knee strain, and IBS.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability (depression and anxiety) and right knee disability have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened. The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic joint pain, ear disorder (other than tinnitus), hypercholesterolemia, or skin disorder. The claims for service connection are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions during the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, OSA, a neck disorder, left CTS, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to secondary service-connected disabilities. The claims are also remanded for additional development.

The appeal as to the claims of service connection for skin condition and sleep disturbance is dismissed.,As new and material evidence has been received, the appeals as to service connection for right knee strain, left shoulder s/p rotator cuff repair, and right shoulder strain are granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression), erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy lower extremities disabilities have been remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.,No specific exposure basis was provided in the decision.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding no evidence of a current condition related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a causal nexus between the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, diagnosed as bipolar disorder, is granted with an effective date of February 21, 2009. The rating assigned will be determined by the RO.