Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), hyperlipidemia, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, cervical radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and lumbar radiculopathy of the lower extremities. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a current disability in each case.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding SSA records that may contain relevant information for determining service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence. The reduction in prostate cancer rating is also being remanded as an SOC has not been issued.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the bilateral lower extremities are granted service connection as they are directly related to her active duty service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is also granted. The evidence supports a finding that these conditions are linked to the Veteran's reported military sexual assault.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including diagnosed PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder symptoms, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service stressful events.

The Board has denied reopening the claim for service connection for a low back condition and has remanded several other issues including evaluations for knees, ankle, and psychiatric conditions. The case is also remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and opinions regarding these claims.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss is granted from December 9, 2019. However, the issue of whether a separate evaluation for psychiatric impairment as a manifestation of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and outstanding VA outpatient treatment records. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disability is related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and further medical examination. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, fatigue, skin condition, and joint pain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a separate compensable disability rating for PTSD as his claimed symptoms are already compensated under the criteria for his previously service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder).

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The appeals are not granted or denied at this time.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, residuals of a head injury, and bone spurs, left heel due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disability. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of August 26, 2002. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has reopened the claim for latent schizophrenia and granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding new evidence supports the Veteran's claims. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible statements of continuity of symptoms since active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability, GERD, IBS, allergic rhinitis, and headaches have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining VA medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder and keratinization skin disorders of the feet.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation, including a specialized examination to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to toxic exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, is granted. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left leg disability and left toe/foot condition are also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), and a low back disability are being remanded due to incomplete development.,The Board notes that the RO did not substantially comply with prior remand directives regarding verification of chemical exposures and stressor allegations.