Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that all claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand both the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, and a back disorder. The reasons are that factual errors were found in the previous opinions and new evidence is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The VA examiner needs to provide an opinion on the relationship between the diagnosed major depressive disorder and service.

The Veteran's fourth finger scar is granted a rating of 10 percent. Service connection for PTSD and OSA are both granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not receive notice of scheduled VA examinations and finds it highly likely he did not receive them. The claims are being remanded to attempt to obtain updated contact information for the Veteran so he can be notified of these actions.

The Board has withdrawn the issue of service connection for throat cancer. The issues of a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 20, 2019, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and a TDIU prior to March 20, 2019 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied prior to October 21, 2021 due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities that allowed him to maintain substantial employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability was reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further evaluation and determination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate evaluations and opinions provided by VA examiners. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, SMC based on aid and attendance, SMC based on housebound status, and TDIU due to service-connected disability. The Veteran's representative requested information about the professional qualifications of all VA examiners who examined him since 1980.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected TBI and acquired psychiatric diagnoses. The Board has determined that remand is necessary for further development, including obtaining an opinion from a clinician qualified to provide medical opinions on the relationship between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders and his TBI.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as persistent depressive disorder, is granted. The case is also remanded for further development regarding the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding service connection for bilateral eye condition and psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again with a new medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to presumed exposure to burn pit emissions. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, is remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is related to a stressor event during his service. The Board granted the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, along with other service-connected disabilities, is rated at 70 percent effective August 11, 2016. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disorders and awarded special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with anxious features, finding that the onset of these symptoms occurred during service and have continued since then.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received and the petition to reopen a claim of service connection for lumbar spine disability is granted.