Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's low back condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and muscle spasms are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel and peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's vertigo is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed before these claims can be decided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missed VA examinations. The issues of service connection for peripheral vestibular disorder, occipital neuralgia, and an acquired psychiatric disability are being reviewed.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed for the claims of service connection for a back disability, bilateral knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia). The current VA opinions are deemed inadequate.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives regarding obtaining VA and private treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including any alcohol and substance abuse disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in considering evidence of military sexual trauma and a need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the lack of a VA examination during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a skin condition, and a back condition due to various procedural errors and the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and SMC based on various conditions, including a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disability. The decision found that there was no evidence of VA fault or unforeseeable events causing the disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for higher rating of acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU remains pending as the Veteran has not completed the necessary forms.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The issues of initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, service connection for a respiratory disorder (idiopathic pulmonary hypertension), and service connection for a heart condition are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including claimed PTSD, is denied. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric diagnosis and the personality disorder was not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and need for a new VA psychiatric evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder, left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been reopened. The claim for service connection for a bone disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of April 12, 2021, for a 70 percent rating for his service-connected unspecified mood disorder (psychiatric condition). The earliest ascertainable date was May 11, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims must be addressed again with proper medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension due to a VA provider's cut salivary gland procedure. The AOJ must ensure all directives from the November 2022 Board remand are performed, including obtaining retrospective medical opinions if necessary.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is etiologically related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.