Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with VA regulatory criteria and that his adjustment disorder is not related to any disease or injury during service.

The Board has found that there is no evidence of a skin disability or diabetes mellitus, type II, being related to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and low back disability are also not supported by the evidence presented.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability with subluxation and instability, and left knee DJD with limitation of flexion are not service-connected. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is related to his service-connected Morton’s neuroma, and he has been granted a 10% evaluation for this condition since October 8, 2014.,Service connection was denied for acquired psychiatric conditions, residuals of TBI, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal joint pain (shoulders, wrists, neck), sleep apnea, and hallux valgus with mild degenerative changes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service events.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with depressed mood), and a left leg disability due to incomplete development. The Veteran's representative contends that additional records are needed from his entire period of verified active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide proper notice and scheduling for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is pending.

The Board has remanded the cases due to pending development and for additional opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after additional information is provided.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and remanded the issues of increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and service connection for bilateral foot disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, should be remanded for further development and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and potential herbicide exposure verification.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records. The issues of service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia, as well as TDIU, are inextricably intertwined.

Service connection is denied for a back disorder.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD.,Service connection is denied for an eye disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD/asthma, OSA, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, left arm disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression). The Veteran's TBI claim was denied. Headache and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded.,Service connection is granted for the following conditions: Neck Disability, Left Arm Disability, Acquired Psychiatric Disability (to include Depression), and Headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to restore competency for handling VA benefits due to his mental incapacity, as evidenced by his schizophrenia and recent financial mismanagement.