Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for psychiatric disability (depressive disorder), esophageal dysmotility, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral foot disability and PTSD. The decision is final as no further action was taken on these issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including seeking to corroborate any reported stressors related to PTSD and determining whether the Veteran's hearing loss began in or was caused by military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to incomplete medical records. The left knee condition claim is also remanded for a new examination.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his left knee condition is remanded for further clarification on flare-ups and range of motion during such periods.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, spindle cell tumor, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded for a new opinion from a VA examiner or oncologist to determine if there is a relationship between his condition and military service, including exposure to PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spindle cell tumor of left nasal cavity is remanded due to incomplete medical records. The need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions remains.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C. The issues have been remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to lack of a current diagnosis.

Service connection for prostate cancer, voiding dysfunction, penile implant, and an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for voiding dysfunction and a penile implant as secondary to his prostate cancer are not supported by the evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need to obtain additional medical evidence. The Veteran is required to provide information about any private healthcare providers who have treated his psychiatric, sleep apnea, hypertension, left foot, and skin disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and GERD. The decision is based on direct service connection due to the Veteran's in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and a mood disorder, NOS, is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and remanded the issues regarding service connection for Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, initial compensable rating for Left Hand Disability, and initial compensable rating for Left Hand Scar. The case is sent back to the RO for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, but has remanded the claim for a psychiatric disability (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to exposure to herbicide agents and for a psychiatric disorder including diagnosed PTSD and MDD.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded the issue of secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability is rated at 30 percent and the claim for an increased rating is denied.,The Veteran's right leg disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied as a matter of law due to the amputation rule.,For the period prior to December 2, 2021, the Veteran's right leg disability in Muscle Group XI is rated at 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied as a matter of law due to the amputation rule.,For the period from December 2, 2021, the Veteran's right leg disability in Muscle Group XI is rated at 30 percent, and a higher rating is denied as a matter of law due to the amputation rule.,The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent and the claim for an increased rating is remanded.,The Veteran seeks service connection for his left knee disability. The current evidence does not support this claim, and another VA examination is required.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection and increased rating claims related to various conditions, including right hip disorder, heart disorder, IBS, sleep disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board dismissed all these claims.

Effective February 17, 2017, a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,Effective March 29, 2021, a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's schizophrenia is now rated at 50 percent, effective prior to August 19, 2021.