Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, but service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD) is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding SSA records and the Veteran's failure to attend a scheduled VA examination. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 10, 2010 for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since at least August 10, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his current level of hearing acuity does not warrant a compensable rating.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as stress, is remanded due to the submission of new evidence indicating a possible causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was granted in a March 18, 2022 rating decision. The appeal for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mood disorder due to known physiological conditions with major depressive episodes has been granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder for the purpose of establishing eligibility to treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is moot as she will be afforded equal or greater access to VA treatment by virtue of her now established award of service connection for a mood disorder due to known physiological conditions with major depressive episodes.,The Veteran's appeals for left lower extremity paralysis of the external popliteal nerve, right lower extremity paralysis of the external popliteal nerve, bronchitis, and ratings in excess of 30 percent for hysterectomy, 20 percent for right foot hallux valgus, and 10 percent for left foot hallux valgus have been withdrawn.

Service connection is granted for lumbar-spine disorder and COPD.,The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and broken-jaw residuals are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for his sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea and psychiatric disability, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD and generalized anxiety disorder, has been granted. The claim for PTSD based on in-service stressors is remanded due to the need for verification of alleged events.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of his exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD with acquired psychiatric disabilities prior to July 8, 2015 and his TDIU claim due to incomplete records and inconsistencies regarding employment history.

The Veteran's claim for an upward adjustment in VA benefits based on his dependent helpless child, S.M.R., is remanded due to incomplete information and the need for clarification regarding her marital history and incapacity of self-support prior to turning 18 years old.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to incomplete examinations and lack of clear medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeals for reopening service connection for various conditions and granting service connection for hysterectomy residuals, right knee DJD, left knee DJD, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder), and GERD have been dismissed. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a causal relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim is remanded to allow for a VA examination to clarify the current condition and determine its relationship to military service.,The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. Service connection is denied.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and thus, the case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and gout are related to service.

The Veteran's only service-connected disability is a psychiatric disorder, which does not meet the percentage standards for TDIU. The Board has referred this matter to the Director, Compensation Service, for an initial opinion as to whether TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating since January 14, 2008. The issue of entitlement to TDIU was dismissed as moot due to the effective date change.