Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart condition, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD) due to potential herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The RO must verify the Veteran's service on ships within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam and schedule a VA examination if necessary.

The Veteran's back disability is not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service. The examiner found that the current back disability is unrelated to his in-service injury.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability (depression) did not manifest during service and is not shown to be causally related to an in-service event.

The claims for service connection and a higher rating for the veteran's conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a formal VA examination for the acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and anxiety). The claim is also being remanded because new evidence was submitted that may warrant reopening the previously denied claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the presence and etiology of any acquired psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's child, W.J., was recognized as a helpless child due to her permanent incapacity for self-support prior to the age of 18, primarily based on her schizophrenia diagnosis and need for lifelong medication.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted service connection based on noise exposure during service. The claims for a right shoulder disorder, sinus disorder, headaches and vertigo (claimed as secondary to sinus disorder), and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The cases will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left ear tinnitus, residuals of broken clavicle, left, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete service treatment records and insufficient VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The examiner must address whether the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service or pre-existing personality disorders.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability and has remanded the issue of service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA Vocational Rehabilitation Records. An addendum medical opinion is also needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) due to potential issues with the examination provided in the July 2021 remand. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder and an acquired psychiatric disability, finding no evidence of a diagnosed condition or etiology related to the Veteran's active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and to obtain records, including those from a civilian psychologist she saw during service. The primary issue is determining if her current psychiatric disorder is related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claims. The issues of service connection and TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current lumbar spine disability, bilateral foot disability, respiratory disability, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder, or left hip disability that was incurred in or otherwise the result of active service.,For the left ankle disability, the Board finds that there is no evidence of a current disability and the VA examiner's opinion does not support a finding of an injury during service.