Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Veteran's schizophrenia is currently rated at 70 percent, and the case is remanded for further development to determine if a higher rating or SMC based on need for A&A of another person is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, excluding adjustment disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal for right knee disability is dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the issue. The Board has remanded several other issues including peripheral neuropathy, respiratory disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, skin disability (PFB), bilateral kidney disability, hearing loss, insomnia, depression, erectile dysfunction, and eye conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral eye disability, prostate disorder with incontinence, TMJ, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to issues with transportation. The Veteran's disabilities are being evaluated again as secondary to his service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder and a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for these conditions due to lack of evidence of current disability or causation in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability was granted. The right ankle and right knee disabilities, as well as the acquired psychiatric disorder, are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a psychiatric disorder as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, other acquired mental disorders, and neurological issues due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran’s representative.

The Veteran's condition has worsened since the last VA medical opinion, and a new examination is needed to determine his current need for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinus disorder, respiratory disorder, sleep disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran was not present at his scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the appellant's psychiatric, headache, and sleep apnea disabilities. The appellant is requested to provide a letter from his grandmother if it exists.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for a comprehensive examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for aneurysm residuals, seizure disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's service records are incomplete and need to be verified, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions in prior VA examinations. The Veteran seeks service connection for a prostate condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability is granted a 70% rating. The initial compensable ratings for the boxer’s fracture of the right hand and headache disability are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and denied service connection for a back disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression or bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted with a 50% rating throughout the entire period on appeal. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability and service connection for sleep disorder are denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder and TDIU due to the Veteran's alcohol, tobacco, and drug use disorders. The evidence did not support a finding of any other diagnosed mental condition related to service.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether any current psychiatric disorder had its onset during active duty service or was caused by in-service events. The AOJ must ensure that this report complies with the directives of the remand.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection was partially granted, with some issues remanded. The rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder is denied prior to September 1, 2012, but a 50 percent rating is granted for migraines effective August 16, 2012.