Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding his character of discharge, as well as potential psychiatric issues that may have contributed to his misconduct.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act, is granted. The other issues are remanded and will be considered further.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted for tinnitus, schizophrenia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues remain denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeals for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a respiratory disorder. The Board dismissed the appeal as per her request.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for stomach ulcers, reflux esophagitis, a headache disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking his current psychiatric disorders to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia and other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder. The examiner is required to provide a thorough discussion on whether these conditions are related to service or pre-existed service.

The Veteran's initial ratings for thoracic strain, right ankle disability, and psychiatric disability have been denied. The case is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's TDIU claim has been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient information provided by VA regarding examiner files and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, and psychiatric disabilities is granted. The Board remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and will obtain additional records, including from Elmhurst Hospital. An addendum VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disability onset during service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has determined that the offset of DIC benefits by $110,000 settlement agreement under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 (b)(1) is not proper and grants the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's in-service stressor and his current condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus and psychiatric disability are granted as service connected. The Board found the evidence in balance, thus granting the claims due to the Veteran's credible statements regarding his symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and fibromyalgia independently rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation, warranting an effective date of January 29, 2013 for special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Veteran's service connection for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) has been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between those conditions and CML.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a psychiatric disability, and sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right shoulder condition, but granted service connection for a low back condition. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition including, sleep disturbance, mood disorder (depression, anxiety), and substance abuse is granted as service connected. The claim for lupus is remanded.