Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding hepatitis C and psychiatric disorders due to the appellant's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, finding that there is no evidence of PTSD or other diagnosed mental condition related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board has granted a 100 percent rating, finding total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's sleep disorder is denied as there is no persuasive evidence of an in-service event, onset or connection to active military service.,The Veteran's TBI and its residuals are denied due to lack of evidence of a confirmed injury during service.,PTSD is not granted as the claim cannot be substantiated by credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbance disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), vitiligo, hypothyroidism, urinary bladder condition, and joint pain due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology or relationship to service.

The Veteran's acquired mental disorder (PTSD) is granted service connection, while his sleep apnea remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to an esophageal perforation and its residuals is remanded as the existing record does not contain a medical opinion addressing this question.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, mood disorder due to a general medical condition, chronic pain syndrome with depressed mood, and panic disorder with agoraphobia, is granted.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for asthma, bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including ADHD, MDD, PTSD, GAD, and bipolar disorder), alcohol abuse disorder, and substance abuse disorder. The Veteran's claims are now pending with VA for further examination and review.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied due to a lack of new and material evidence. On remand, the RO should consider his current service-connected disabilities and adjudicate the TDIU claim on its merits.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen her claims for service connection for back disability, headache disability, and acquired psychiatric disability. However, these claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, and adjustment disorder with mixed features, is related to his in-service stressor involving combat activity while serving in Bosnia. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), left ear hearing loss, and bilateral eye disability. The claim for a cervical spine disability is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a respiratory condition, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Additional medical records and stressor verification are needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as 'Mad Cop' disease', finding that new and material evidence did not support a change in the previous denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric condition, but the claim was initially limited to PTSD.