Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his TBI due to lack of current diagnosis and insufficient evidence on record.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for clarification on treatment received during service. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, kidney condition, headache disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and sleep apnea due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. Further development is needed to verify if herbicide agents were used at Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center while the Veteran was stationed there from February 1969 to December 1969.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and left ear hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, and his right hip strain with trochanteric bursitis is rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria. The other issues are remanded for further review.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability and granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in excess of 10 percent are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, and for consideration of TDIU due to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his disabilities due to incomplete or insufficient evidence, including missing VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits information. The Veteran is also required to undergo examinations to assess his hands, sleep apnea/asthma, and right shoulder.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of all diagnoses during the appeal period.,Service connection for bilateral knee disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination considering in-service stressors and current symptoms.,Service connection for bilateral hip disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination considering in-service stressors and current symptoms.,Service connection for back disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's right thumb condition results in limited gripping, which is currently rated at 30%. The Board has granted this rating. However, the Veteran also seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD claimed as secondary to his right thumb condition and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his right thumb condition. These issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination, and further development is needed before the claim can be adjudicated.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a bilateral eye condition as the Veteran withdrew her claim prior to a decision.,The Board granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found that new and material evidence had been received and that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder (schizophreniform disorder). The effective date of this decision is not earlier than April 29, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder) due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence being submitted. The Veteran's headaches, right foot/ankle disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all being reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal of high cholesterol (claimed as hyperlipidemia) has been withdrawn.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for GERD is denied, as it cannot be earlier than March 11, 2015.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to in-service exposure or within one year post-separation from service.,CAD and respiratory conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service.,A neck disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as secondary to GERD and right foot disability) are also remanded for further examination and opinion.,Polysubstance abuse is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to GERD, right foot disability, or CAD.,ED is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied in 2011, and he did not appeal. The VA sent him a second intent to file in February 2018, which led to the grant of service connection for psychiatric disorder effective February 6, 2018.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a left knee disorder, left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not establish in-service incurrence or a nexus to service for any of these conditions.