Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for IBS as it was granted in a previous decision. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is found to be related to his PTSD and thus not separate from his service-connected PTSD. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, prior to June 1, 2018, is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied a higher rating for the period from September 4, 2012 to January 28, 2019.,For the period after April 1, 2019, his condition was also denied a higher rating.

The Board dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and sleep apnea have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, these claims remain pending as they are still being evaluated by the Board.,The VA is remanding the cases for further development related to the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has remanded all claims for service connection due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed. The Board found that the grant of service connection for burn scars was clear and unmistakable error (CUE). As a result, the Veteran lost his benefits related to burn scars, including DEA and SMC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches are found to be related to his current acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression. The claim for right eye vision disorder is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence and additional development. The issues include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic pancreatitis, and esophageal disability.

The Veteran's diabetes and ischemic heart disease are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Thailand. The right leg amputation, mini strokes, brain disease disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (bipolar disorder) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of frostbite of the feet was denied, but reopened due to new and material evidence. The gastrointestinal disability including constipation with hemorrhoids is now granted.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) were both reopened and granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her condition did not clearly and unmistakably pre-exist service. The evidence also does not support a finding of direct service connection due to lack of clear medical causation.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and a left chest injury, have prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since February 1, 2013. The Board has granted the TDIU claim based on this finding.

The Board has granted service connection for psychiatric disability, right ankle sprain, and hepatitis C. The matter of service connection for cirrhosis is also granted.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for a skin condition affecting the feet as moot due to its grant in April 2021.,The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding it is approximately as likely as not that the appellant had such a disability during his active service.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives, and additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claims. This includes verifying Southwest Asia service during the Persian Gulf War and providing in-person examinations for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of proper notification for a VA examination, and the need to verify the Veteran's current address. The Veteran is requested to be scheduled for an appropriate VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and unverified stressors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered with a new examination and opinion.