Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, low back condition, bilateral hearing loss, and right leg disability (formerly claimed as right knee disability). The appeals are granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues related to his lumbar spine condition, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The cases are being returned for further development.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The issues of psychiatric disability, left foot disability, and special monthly compensation are being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations were not conducted as per remand instructions and thus, the claims for service connection are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection claims were decided.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a sleep disorder due to incomplete development, including the Veteran's failure to report to scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is granted as service-connected due to evidence showing onset during service and treatment post-service.

The Board has denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is not related to his military service.,Service connection for an ear disorder/disease and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, rectal carcinoma, a back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the restoration of benefits due to an incarceration adjustment. The remaining claims for service connection and rating issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip condition, right hip condition, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that he developed these conditions due to injuries sustained during active duty.,The Board found no evidence of chronic diseases or disabilities in service, nor did they find any link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is denied. The claim of service connection for a low back disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and any skin disability including chloracne are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice of a VA psychiatric examination, and further review is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to the Veteran's military service.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension has been granted. The petitions to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea, secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and arthritis of the cervical spine, with a 70% evaluation for the former and a 10% evaluation for the latter. The effective dates are set as May 23, 2012.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and residuals of irregular menstrual cycle due to new evidence. However, these claims are remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's fatigue is related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities, including restless leg syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for psychosis and other psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to incomplete development of records and need for clarification regarding the Veteran's mental health history.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including restless leg syndrome and foot disabilities, all of which are alleged to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or due to active duty.