Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a low back disability was dismissed as moot due to the full grant of benefits in his July 2020 rating decision, which included service connection for migraine headaches, TBI, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of such condition and noting that the Veteran's depressive symptoms are subsumed within his PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the June 2021 Board remand directives and has therefore ordered a remand for addendum VA opinions on causation and aggravation of the Veteran's prostate disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, as the evidence did not support a finding that it was caused by military service. The Veteran's claims for total disability based on unemployability and special monthly compensation were also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracic outlet syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, separate and distinct from his already service-connected PTSD, is denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of such a condition prior to filing the claim or during its pendency.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer is granted.,Service connection for hypertension as due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded. The AOJ should verify the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents and provide a VA examination if necessary.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded. A VA examination is needed to determine whether his current migraines are related to military service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded. The AOJ should obtain updated VA treatment records and afford the Veteran a VA examination if necessary.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, presumed to be skin cancer, due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded. The AOJ should verify his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and provide a VA examination if necessary.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, presumed to be PTSD, is remanded. The AOJ should obtain the Veteran's SSA records and afford him a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, nerve disability, and acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The AOJ must review all new evidence added to the file since the January 2021 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess his acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability, and overall employment capacity.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence added since the last decision, and the AOJ needs to review this new information before making a final determination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder or an acquired psychiatric disability, but finds in favor of service connection for an unspecified trauma- or stressor-related disorder.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, PTSD, and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during active duty or due to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding whether any current acquired psychiatric conditions are superimposed upon the appellant's diagnosed personality disorder during active service. The VA examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion addressing these specific issues.

The Veteran's claims for a sleep disability and an acquired psychiatric disability have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Veteran's sinusitis is related to his military service and has been granted.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of gastroenteritis, and the claim for this condition is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to potential exposure to ionizing radiation during service. Service connection will be considered on a direct basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and insomnia are remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including on a secondary basis to tinnitus.