Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2021

Service connection is granted for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and manic depression.,Service connection is also granted for a low back disability. However, service connection for sinusitis or allergies and headaches remains pending as additional evidence is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA treatment records and a need for a retrospective opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder prior to June 11, 2014.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a psychiatric disability (posttraumatic stress disorder). The VA examinations are required to address whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for a neurological disorder and an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of a left knee disability. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), chloracne, and guttate psoriasis are remanded. Additionally, the issue of TDIU is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to service and grants service connection for it. However, the Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional records and information regarding the VA psychologist's credentials.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive disorder, was granted. Service connection is also granted for the residuals of the left scapula with a rating of 20 percent effective June 18, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA examinations and a need for further medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and GAD) is granted as service connected. The respiratory condition (including bronchitis and pneumonia) and hernia are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to service-connected left knee chondromalacia, is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for bilateral eye disorders and psychiatric disorders due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety.,Service connection is also granted for a headache disorder, sinus condition, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases of low back disorder, respiratory disorder, dental disorders involving teeth #11 and #18, left hand disorder, and psychiatric disorder for further development.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, right hip disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and bilateral pes planus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus. The claims for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), joint pain, gout, and corneal abrasion are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a lack of sufficient competent medical evidence to decide the claim, and an examination is required.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted. Service connection for this condition is denied. The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.