Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and speech disability are not service-connected due to lack of credible evidence supporting their onset or connection to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to obtain this information.

The Veteran's dental condition was not found to be service-connected as there is no evidence of a compensable disability eligible for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified personality disorder) was denied due to the lack of evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for migraines due to a need for further development and consideration.,For the low back disability, the Veteran's STRs are unremarkable for any complaints or diagnoses related to his low back. The most probative evidence does not support finding that his current low back disability is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's previous claims were denied due to lack of current diagnosis or no relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate April 2017 VA examination, and a new examination is needed to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorder clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service or was aggravated by service. The examiner must also consider the Veteran's testimony about witnessing injured service members in Germany.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was rated at 30 percent prior to November 8, 2021 and denied a higher rating.,Beginning November 8, 2021, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was rated at 50 percent and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal was remanded due to the death of the appellant, and the need for a substitution determination. The claims will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for ischemic heart disease due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current mental health condition or heart disability was related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include as secondary to a left knee disability, needs further clarification and is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence in the form of post-service VA treatment records showing diagnoses such as PTSD, major depression, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, etc., which supports reopening the previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the condition was incurred during or as a result of active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, anxiety neurosis, bilateral hearing loss, and a groin rash. The issues of left leg condition, left foot condition, and heart condition are also remanded due to outstanding medical questions.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: the initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and sleep impairment. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with new evidence and examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The AOJ will seek SSA records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his current diagnosis of major depressive disorder does not meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD and is less likely related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, provide notice regarding personal assault claims, and schedule the Veteran with a VA examination to assess her claimed disabilities.