Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU, as these were related to his tinea pedis. A VA examination is needed to determine if the psychiatric disorder is causally related to the tinea pedis.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for sickle cell anemia was dismissed. Claims for digestive disorder, headaches, high blood pressure, sinus disorder, and sleep apnea were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for vision disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to the need for updated medical records and an examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is service-connected.

The Board has denied the increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability and has remanded the case to consider a separate additional rating for his right shoulder impingement syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for emphysema, headache condition, bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee strain, and right knee strain due to an improper filing of a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, CFS, lumbar and dorsal spine disorders, right wrist disorder, and right knee disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further investigation and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and obtain additional medical records in order to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of his claimed conditions. The issues of entitlement to service connection are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased ratings for right and left knee limitation of flexion. The Veteran's medical records need to be updated, and a VA examination is required to assess his current knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, vertigo, GERD, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inconsistencies in previous opinions and lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU rating due to pending development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and a separate rating for his TBI due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his back disorder and the nature and severity of his TBI.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he already has a 100% evaluation for his service-connected condition and receives SMC, making the issue irrelevant.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hemorrhoids and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for further development regarding the verification of in-service stressors and the consideration of other possible psychiatric diagnoses.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD due to inadequate development of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder, as the evidence does not support a finding that it is related to service. The Veteran's claim was also denied for increased ratings and TDIU.

Your appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD; left foot condition; right foot condition; and left knee condition due to lack of evidence showing an in-service event or injury related to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and back disability have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, leading the Board to grant a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).