Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, schizophrenia, and mood disorder, finding insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current psychiatric disorders and his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type and remanded the issue of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance prior to September 25, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cerebrovascular accident (claimed as mini strokes), bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The AOJ must obtain updated medical records from the Veteran's new location in Florida.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence not being received sufficient to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder has been reopened, as well as the claims for right foot condition and knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for additional opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease, hypertension, left hand swelling, right hand swelling, and scars are all under review.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), is related to her active duty service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, is related to his military service and grants this claim.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, as secondary to his service-connected low back and right knee disabilities. Additional development is needed due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous Board orders.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to insufficient verification of stressor events. A VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except facial scars have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The appeal for reopening/reconsideration of facial scars is pending.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has found that the Veteran wishes to withdraw his claims for cervical spine condition, psychiatric disability, and lumbar strain.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is reopened based on new and material evidence. However, his claim remains denied as there is no credible evidence linking the current diagnosis to a personal assault during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to have been incurred in service, while his claims of obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD are not supported by the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PFB is not related to service, as there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or after service. The current diagnosis of PFB is considered resolved without residuals.,Regarding the acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and/or depression, the Board found insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's assertions about an in-service altercation are not supported by contemporaneous records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depressive disorder not otherwise specified due to incomplete military personnel records.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability was withdrawn. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is granted. The Veteran's right knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent from September 9, 2015, with a separate 20 percent rating for degenerative arthritis with meniscal tear and bursitis. His left knee disability has been rated at 10 percent since September 9, 2015. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is also rated at 10 percent. Service connection for a left wrist disorder other than carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded.

The Veteran's schizophrenia is rated at 100 percent since August 31, 1993. The Board granted an initial 100 percent rating for the entire period on appeal and dismissed the TDIU claim as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating. SMC based on A&A is remanded.