Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA examinations and a need for clarification of the Veteran's diagnoses since September 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, was dismissed as the issue has been fully addressed in a previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and PTSD have been remanded due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the onset of symptoms. The Board will seek a VA examination to determine if there is direct service connection or if herbicide exposure contributed.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and left shoulder disability have been granted service connection, with a higher rating for the left shoulder. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric conditions, including insomnia, alcohol use disorder, unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, major depressive disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the rating of their acquired psychiatric disorder and service connection for HPV was granted. However, there is a separate issue concerning attorney fees awarded based on past-due benefits from this appeal. The Board has referred this matter to the Office of General Counsel for review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, right hip, and psychiatric disorders (including PTSD) due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his hearing loss.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, finding that symptoms did not meet criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disability and gynecological disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD and to include depressive disorder, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and the Board is remanding his claims for a skin condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection on appeal must be remanded due to a lack of VA examinations and development. The claims include bilateral hearing loss, bilateral foot disorder, left shoulder disorder, hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (initially claimed as anxiety and/or depression), left eye disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The issues of service connection for bilateral shin splints, lumbar spine disorder, left ankle disorder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and anger disorder) are now before the Board.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected psychiatric disability is established, granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder prior to January 18, 2018 is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for anxiety now claimed as chronic schizophrenia/depression, asthma now claimed as chronic pulmonary syndrome, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of a low back condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety disorder. The appellant withdrew her claims prior to promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's HIV, acquired psychiatric disability, liver disability, hypertension, digestive condition, colorectal and/or anal cancer, and blood disorder are all remanded for further development to determine their etiology.