Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2021

The Veteran's GERD and recurrent cough are granted service connection, while his claim for PTSD is denied due to lack of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The claims for service connection for back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence, but further development is needed before reaching a decision on their merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and pes planus due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking direct service connection for these conditions, with no indication of any presumption or secondary theory.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD and adjustment disorder. The claim for PTSD is remanded due to the need for stressor verification.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current mental health issues are related to her active duty service despite conflicting test results and diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder is granted an increased evaluation of 50 percent for the period between November 7, 2009 and January 2, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the remaining issues due to lack of medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service and did not result from any in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and bilateral pes planus have been reopened. The claim of nutritional deficiency, skin disorders, anemia, eye disorder, and headaches secondary to hypothyroidism are also being remanded.,Service connection is being remanded for the Veteran’s low back disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for dizziness, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), sleep apnea, a right eye injury, and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's current low back and right hip disorders are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and military service. The skin disorder may be related to service due to potential pre-existing conditions exacerbated by service.,PTSD was diagnosed based on childhood trauma, but its relationship to service needs clarification.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA needs to obtain updated treatment records and arrange for a new VA examination by a different clinician.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board is now remanding the case to verify a claimed sexual assault in service and determine its relation to current psychiatric conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a heart disorder, finding no current disability related to his military service. The case is remanded for further development regarding the heart disorder claim.

The Board dismissed the appeals for left knee disability, anxiety disorder, and hemorrhoids as they are no longer relevant due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further evaluation. The appeals for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied.

The Board has remanded both the service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's lay statements regarding mental health treatment are considered, as well as VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudo folliculitis barbae is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board has remanded several other issues for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability has also been granted.,A remand was ordered to address the issue of service connection for a shoulder disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service causation.