Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service connection claims for headache, acquired psychiatric disability, sleep disability (including sleep apnea and insomnia), and lumbar spine disability are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran has a current headache disability related to his active duty service in the U.S. Air Force, an acquired psychiatric disability likely due to service-connected TBI residuals, and a lumbar spine disability possibly related to a personal assault sustained during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. Service connection was not granted for OSA or an acquired psychiatric disability, and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to inadequate examination reports and the need for a medical nexus opinion regarding the relationship between his acquired psychiatric disorder and his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and tension headaches as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, chloracne, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to incomplete development of records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including a VA examination or medical opinion to determine if the appellant's discharge under other than honorable conditions was due to willful misconduct. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also being remanded.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and incomplete records, including service treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms are being evaluated again for possible service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 30 percent prior to June 24, 2021 and denied for a higher rating. The initial compensable rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss was granted effective May 27, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is reopened, and the case is remanded to determine where the USS El Paso was on November 22, 1975.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of left ankle injury, left heel spur as secondary to the service-connected disability of residuals of left ankle injury or GERD, and psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder) have been granted.,Service connection has also been granted for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeals for tinnitus and chronic bronchitis were dismissed. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened, but the appeal remains pending as a remand is required to address the issue of insomnia.

The Veteran's claim for tuberculosis of the testes is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service or secondary to his left varicocele.,Service connection is granted for depression, which is found to be secondary to his service-connected left varicocele.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension are service connected, but further development is needed due to recent information about potential herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip disability, left hip disability, and tension headaches have been granted.,However, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending as new evidence has not established a proximate cause relationship with any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for OSA and acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression and anxiety, is denied. However, the Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70% prior to July 10, 2019 for his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD and depression, are related to her military service. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD with major depressive disorder, caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity during the appeal period. The symptoms did not meet or exceed those required for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, CTE, and headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder has also been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining missing VA treatment records and STRs from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed to determine if his preexisting psychiatric condition was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by active duty.