Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for right foot pain and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no new and material evidence to support the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service stressor that caused his condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents and further examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to concerns about the increase in dosage of Gabapentin and its potential impact on his left eye, lumbar spine, and psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and psychiatric disorders. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to failure to appear for VA examinations. The issues include a rating increase for deviated nasal septum, service connection for psychiatric disorders, sleep apnea, and eye conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) and his request to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD need further development. The case is being remanded for additional examinations and reviews.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for fibromyalgia is granted, with a rating of 40 percent effective from the date of service connection. The claims of service connection for heart condition and headaches are denied.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for headaches was denied, and his service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a GI disorder were granted. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature of the Veteran's insomnia and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease (CAD), and sleep disorder.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The motion to revise or reverse based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in this decision is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee, left arm, and lower back disabilities. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and a skin disorder of the feet is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric condition, effective from October 24, 2012. The earlier effective date of April 13, 1978 for service connection is also granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and TDIU due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service records and a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's low back condition and psychiatric disorder are related to his military service.

The Veteran's initial rating for neurogenic bladder is denied, but a higher rating of 60% is granted effective March 26, 2020. The claim for PTSD is reopened and the TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.