Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and insufficient nexus between his current condition and his service-connected status post right inguinal herniorrhaphy and removal of right testicle.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for obesity and hyperlipidemia as they were withdrawn by the appellant during his hearing.,The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, small vessel cerebrovascular disease, essential tremors, tobacco abuse, lightheadedness, and leukocytosis due to unresolved disability picture.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; heart disease (IHD); vision impairment; low back disorder; and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, was not incurred or aggravated during service.,There is no evidence of a current concussion diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric condition, which includes PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that it is causally related to his father's suicide attempt during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for colon cancer was dismissed as the Veteran requested a withdrawal of his appeal.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of a lower back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to procedural issues, including failing to schedule VA examinations as instructed in prior remand orders.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disorder, but dismissed all other claims of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for lumbosacral spine disability and service connection for leg problems associated with it are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety disorder is remanded due to inconsistencies in his reported history and the need for another VA examination considering credibility issues.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for celiac disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA treatment records and unverified in-service stressors. The Veteran must undergo further examinations for his hearing loss, spine disability, heart condition, and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left leg injury and PTSD due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, Social Security Administration (SSA) records, and a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder with generalized anxiety, finding insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis or a relationship between any diagnosed condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, sleep disturbance, and depression has been reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim. However, the claims are still remanded as further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The issues of service connection for upper respiratory condition, pulmonary condition, gastrointestinal condition, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder, and headaches are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine, right knee, left knee, and acquired psychiatric disabilities due to lack of evidence showing aggravation during service or onset in service. The new and material evidence received did not relate to these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was dismissed because the issue has been resolved by a grant of service connection in a Supplemental Claim under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).