Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and an unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the claimed disorders and service.

The Veteran's tinnitus, psychiatric disability, and bilateral hearing loss are all rated at their maximum levels. The Board has remanded the cases for further development to obtain treatment records from a Vet Center.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was granted. The Board found that the Veteran had a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder with depression, which are related to in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure of duty to assist, requiring further development including verification of in-service stressors and obtaining a medical opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability does not result in the need for aid and attendance, as he can perform all activities of daily living without assistance.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the evidence does not show a link between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded two issues for additional development: the rating of an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and the rating of a status post laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma of the left true vocal cord. The Veteran is entitled to another VA examination in both cases.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression and anxiety, was denied as the evidence did not show that VA treatment caused his condition.,The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for TBI, gastrointestinal disability (IBS), right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, bilateral lower extremity disability, bilateral upper extremity disability, and back disability are all REMANDED due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and new evidence has been received to support the reopening of his claims. However, the Board finds that there is not a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including insomnia, major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and anxiety disorder) was granted due to new and material evidence.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Schizophrenia, finding that the evidence did not demonstrate a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric condition related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disease (ischemic), and an acquired psychiatric disability have been granted.,The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of hypertension began during active service and continued thereafter.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right hand disorder, a low back disorder, and a right leg injury due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in the form of a VA examination to assess the Veteran's current nasal scar condition. The psychiatric disability claim is also remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in her account of events and the need to determine if she was eligible for VA compensation based on an injury, including a trauma, during any portion of the period from September 1, 2015, to November 30, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD. The decision finds that the Veteran's current condition is traceable to his service in The Old Guard.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and an acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as major depressive disorder have been granted. The criteria are met for entitlement to service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Korea during service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence must be considered and the claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for a thorough review of all submitted records, including translated Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered in light of new information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and major depressive disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition due to Agent Orange exposure and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as they are related to his in-service head injury. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of favorable ankylosis or forward flexion less than 15 degrees, and thus, no increased rating was granted. Service connection for sleep disorder and acquired psychiatric disorders (including major depressive disorder) are remanded due to lack of current diagnoses. Service connection for low back pain is also remanded. The Veteran's alcohol use disorder claim is remanded as well.