Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for an initial higher rating for hearing loss has been withdrawn and dismissed. The Board also denied the claim for a TDIU as there is no evidence that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hairy cell leukemia and pancytopenia are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.,The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals from a hernia surgery due to VA care.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability, left foot disability, and back disability. The appeals have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.,The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations or medical opinions for his acquired psychiatric disorder and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed for the issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee arthroscopy. The claim for PTSD was reopened, but service connection remains remanded due to insufficient evidence. Service connection for low back and right ankle conditions is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of meningitis has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tonsillitis, vertigo, and an acquired psychiatric disability are being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no confirmed current diagnosis of PTSD. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bilateral hearing loss were also denied due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, paranoid schizophrenia, and cervical disc disease. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae and his current psychiatric condition. The Board also found inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding when his mental health issues began.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, and a psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder). The issues of TDIU and SMC are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service personnel records and unconfirmed in-service stressor incidents. The Veteran's claim for PTSD related to military sexual trauma will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with alcohol abuse, finding that the evidence did not support a link between current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is also remanded for additional development including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his service connection claims for Gulf War Syndrome, respiratory disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are now REMANDED due to procedural issues and need further development.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, BPH, sleep apnea, and several other conditions due to a lack of current diagnoses or credible evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to her active service and does not have a nexus with any in-service event or injury.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.,Service connection for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has been granted due to the submission of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression and PTSD), and CFS due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran is requested to provide any outstanding private or VA treatment records.