Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disorder, bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are being remanded due to inadequate analysis regarding the presumption of soundness.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is now being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's psychiatric condition, hypertension, and right shoulder injury are found to be aggravated by his service-connected low back pain. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and potential medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims for acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral eye disability, hypertension, and hypothyroidism are being reviewed.

The Veteran's tinnitus and psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, are granted service connection. Service connection for Gulf War illness manifestations of fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disabilities of the nose and neck has been remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded all service connection claims due to incomplete STRs and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's claims include TBI, PTSD, insomnia, eye disorders, ear disorders, shoulder disabilities, back disability, and neck disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder, is found to be related to his service-connected hypothyroidism.,Bilateral hip avascular necrosis and osteopenia are both determined to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pituitary adenoma.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disabilities of the nose and neck has been remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and migraine headaches due to potential issues with the presumption of soundness, preexisting conditions, and aggravation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right shoulder, cervical spine, elbow, wrist, back, hip, ankle, foot, and psychiatric conditions. The decision also notes that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms manifested during his active military service and are related to the stressors he experienced in service.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service. Headaches have been remanded due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection in multiple conditions have been granted. The effective dates are not specified, and the ratings assigned are also not provided.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his combat service during the Persian Gulf War. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, depression, and personal trauma is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and requests for further development. The Veteran's right testicle disability is at the center of all these issues, which are now being reviewed again.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse, as well as tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's testimony and medical opinions linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's incarceration and inability to attend VA examinations. The RO is instructed to make efforts to schedule the Veteran for necessary medical examinations at his prison.

The Board has remanded the case for a TBI examination to assess the Veteran's current symptoms and severity of residuals, as well as to differentiate them from his service-connected psychiatric disorder.