Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records, including those from non-VA treatment and psychiatric hospitalizations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues related to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 USC 1151 or 38 U.S.C. 1318 are also inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service-connected. The back and dental conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and/or anxiety), and headaches due to insufficient information in the record regarding their relationship to active duty service.

The Board denied entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance prior to November 9, 2012, due to insufficient evidence demonstrating that the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder required regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, Bell's palsy, diabetes mellitus type II, left upper and lower extremity neuropathies, and right upper extremity neuropathy due to secondary service connection. The issues include depression and anxiety related to military sexual assault, as well as other mental health conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is related to her military service, including instances of sexual harassment and assault.

The Board has granted service connection for alopecia (claimed as hair loss) and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, inflamed chest, and residuals of frostbite due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran was not properly notified of her scheduled VA examinations and may have been experiencing homelessness at the time of these exams.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for attention deficit disorder is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred during service.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions manifested during service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded due to the lack of a comprehensive VA examination addressing all pertinent evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to the lack of a comprehensive VA examination addressing all pertinent evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to service. The claim will be reconsidered by the originating agency with further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of current disability manifested by dizziness and insufficient evidence linking his acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep disabilities to service. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an eye disability.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and TDIU based on the absence of a current disability. The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not found to prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from February 1, 2012. Prior to that date, the evidence does not support his claim for TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, and Sleep Disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not shown to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete development and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's cervical spine disability and psychiatric disorder are being reviewed again as secondary to bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to an inextricably intertwined issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran testified that he was assaulted during military service and his mental health affects his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for a back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disability.