Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for his psychiatric disability, characterized as bipolar disorder with alcohol use disorder and dementia, is granted with an effective date of January 24, 1973.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for various knee disorders and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence added to the record since the last supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The Veteran is also being asked to provide a TDIU claim form, as his service-connected disabilities may prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, foot disability (to include pes planus), and allergic rhinitis with bronchitis. The claim for service connection for skin disability (dermatitis of the hands) is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left elbow disability, right wrist disability, and psychiatric disability (including depressive disorder and anxiety disorder) due to new evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and whether it is proximately due to or the result of pain associated with his service-connected disabilities, as well as whether it was aggravated by those disabilities.

The Board has remanded the DIC benefits claim due to a need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from St. Francis Hospital and requesting authorization for their release.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed.,Effective June 17, 2022, the Veteran is granted a 40% rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy since June 16, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his military service. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it could have a significant impact on the initial ratings assigned.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is rated at 70 percent, effective from January 22, 2007. He is also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia) and remanded the issues of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, low back disability, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete hearing and potential outstanding medical records. Additional examinations are needed to address the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims for further development due to the need for updated treatment records and VA examination. The Veteran's joint and muscle pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, headaches, neurological condition, night sweats, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including verification of in-service stressors and personal assault. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.

The appeal for prostate cancer is dismissed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, is granted.

For the period prior to September 1, 2010, a rating of 50 percent for schizophrenia is granted.,For the period between September 1, 2010 and March 8, 2015, a rating of 70 percent for schizophrenia is granted.,From January 2013 onwards, entitlement to a TDIU based on service-connected disability is granted.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, an eye disability (benign vitreous floaters), sleep apnea, and a heart disorder. The claim for PTSD was also dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for left ankle and left knee disabilities, as well as cervical spine disability. The claims of urinary incontinence and psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depressive disorder) are secondary to a lumbar spine disability.,Service connection is also denied for the Veteran's lumbar disc herniation at L4-L5 S/P laminectomy; spondylosis and right sided radiculopathy, as well as his cervical spine disability. The Board has remanded these claims for further development.

The Veteran's right hip strain is granted service connection. The initial compensable rating for residuals of the right ring finger fracture and the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, due to a lack of credible independent evidence corroborating the claimed in-service stressor events.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation due to a perforated ear drum and an acquired psychiatric disorder resulting from a March 2016 VA procedure is denied. The psychiatric claim is remanded for further evaluation.