Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The Veteran's claims are based on a claimed in-service military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a separate diagnosed psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including borderline personality disorder and bipolar II disorder. The claims are being remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and a respiratory disorder, to include allergies, as secondary to military environmental and/or Agent Orange exposure. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety, secondary to MST is remanded.,Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder will be further evaluated based on the results of the VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, acute maxillary sinusitis, rhinitis, right leg fungus, left leg fungus, tinea pedis of the right foot, tinea pedis of the left foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The effective dates are not specified as they were all granted in a June 2018 rating decision.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis and denied service connection for this condition. The back disability and bilateral knee disability are remanded due to incomplete records, and the acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, memory loss and concentration problems, is related to his active-duty service.,There is no persuasive evidence of a current bilateral wrist disability in the record.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for tinnitus due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for a right foot disorder, left foot disorder, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his reported stressor and lack of verification, as well as other issues related to his back, lungs, hands, and respiratory system. The Veteran will need to provide authorization for release of medical records from certain providers and undergo VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, lower back condition, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), left hip injury, and skin rash on buttocks and chest have been granted. The cases of the left hip injury and skin rash are not currently considered as they do not meet the criteria for a current disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for back disability, headaches, bilateral foot condition, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to issues with obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, joint pain, sleep disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder and PTSD) have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for these conditions. The rating for the low back disability is at least 40 percent throughout the appeal period, while initial ratings of 10 percent are granted for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy effective from November 13, 2013. The claim for TDIU has been remanded.

The Veteran is granted special monthly pension at the housebound rate prior to November 1, 2011 due to a combined rating of over 60 percent for his service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities. The need for aid and attendance was not established prior to this date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disorders, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for a left knee disorder is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal as all issues were withdrawn by the appellant or her authorized attorney.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to his in-service witnessed explosion incident.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date prior to July 16, 2013 for the award of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is denied. The Veteran's claim for increased rating and TDIU are remanded due to evidence indicating worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension are all granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and bipolar disorder) is remanded as the VA examination did not address other diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and non-VA treatment records, and for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal is not resolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be returned for further development.