Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that new evidence supports these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's preexisting schizophrenia was aggravated by his active service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for schizophrenia, which he claims existed prior to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development. The claims include low back disability, right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, acquired psychiatric condition (major depressive disorder and PTSD), and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), cirrhosis of the liver, and hypertension has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD with residuals of a traumatic brain injury is rated at 70 percent, effective October 16, 2020. The rating for lumbosacral strain remains at 40 percent from January 14, 2021. TDIU was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for right foot hallux valgus and psychiatric disability due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions.

The Veteran's cause of death is being reviewed for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, but the claims are currently REMANDED due to outstanding evidence needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding service connection for a psychiatric condition, including PTSD. The Veteran's periods of National Guard and Reserve service need to be verified.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorder NOS, and depression NOS, is being remanded for further evaluation as it may be related to his service-connected lichen planus. The Board also finds that the Veteran's hypertension should be evaluated in relation to his service-connected lichen planus.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient evidence and incomplete rationale in previous opinions. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted as there is no credible evidence of a TBI or shoulder injury during his honorable period of service, which is under other than honorable conditions.

The Board has decided to vacate the denial of service connection for a headache disorder and remand it due to its inextricability with the previously remanded claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being submitted, and it is not clear if the Veteran or his representative have responded within the required timeframe.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of various conditions, including a cervical spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cataracts (secondary to dry eye syndrome), peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, total disability rating based on individual unemployability, and special monthly compensation due to need for aid and attendance. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions and need for additional medical examination. The Veteran's low back condition, malignant melanoma, ependymoma, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is remanded due to the need for further development of his claim. This includes verifying his in-service stressors and obtaining all VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral lower and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim is granted based on service in Southwest Asia.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.