Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left foot fracture and psychiatric disability, finding that the appellant's current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The claims for PTSD and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are remanded due to allegations of herbicide exposure and combat stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including schizophrenia and a sacroiliac injury, did not render him unemployable prior to August 23, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the previous VA examination and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claim will be further developed, including obtaining private and federal records, and a new VA opinion will be obtained.

The Veteran's inguinal hernia was granted service connection, while his claims for myeloma and other conditions were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disability, and thus service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete certification of her service treatment records and need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, prostate condition, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, and psychiatric disorder due to inadequate VA examinations from 2013. The Veteran's service records do not show any specific diagnoses related to these conditions during service, but he alleges they developed in service or are related to his military duties.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of June 10, 2016 for the grant of a TDIU is granted. The decision finds that the Veteran became unable to work due to his service-connected right eye condition and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, bilateral foot disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and left knee disorder as they were not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia is service connected as it likely began during his active duty.

Service connection is granted for left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, anxiety disorder (acquired psychiatric disorder), and allergic rhinitis.,The Veteran's right knee disability and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete records and the need for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and copies of any decision on the appellant's application for an upgraded discharge.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder (pes planus and plantar fasciitis with heel spurs) is granted as service-connected.,PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression, and insomnia disorder are all granted as service-connected.,Joint pain, tinea corporis prior to September 27, 2013, and a higher disability rating for tinea corporis from September 27, 2013 are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder has prevented her from securing or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation since at least April 2012, due to difficulties with organizing thoughts and completing tasks.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for traumatic arthritis of the left elbow. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the current psychiatric condition or traumatic arthritis to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, dissociative amnesia, low back condition, left leg condition, and right leg condition.