Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of a head injury and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. His acquired psychiatric condition remains at 50% since October 18, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and insomnia as secondary to myofascial pain syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines has been granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The claim for skin cancer was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, while the right leg disability claim was reopened but still denied. Service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act presumption. PTSD was denied as there is no diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent. Service connection for hypertension and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine are granted, while service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, ingrown toenails, and a skin disorder are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and aggravation of a current disorder by a service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are currently pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further medical examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service, specifically if it was aggravated by his Vietnam service.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition, tibia and fibula bone fractures, bilateral hip bursitis, left hip condition, right hip condition, pleurisy (chest pain), left foot condition, right foot condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition was not causally related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of discharge.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the issues on appeal, and thus these claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.,Specifically, the Board is requesting that the Veteran undergo VA examinations for his bilateral foot, thigh, knee, elbow, eye, skin, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his right hand condition, left ear high pitched hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The case must be returned for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for right carotid artery stenosis, status-post stent, and aneurysm. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD, as well as for the rating claims related to arthritis of the left knee. The Veteran's VA treatment records will be obtained, and he will be afforded new examinations to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right wrist disorders, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. Additional examinations are needed to address these issues.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions existed prior to enlistment or were not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ankle, left knee, and acquired psychiatric disabilities due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and unavailable service treatment records. The Veteran's cold injury residuals and lumbar spine disability are being examined by a Vascular Specialist and an Orthopedic Specialist, respectively, while his acquired psychiatric disorder claim is being reviewed by a Psychiatrist or Psychologist.