Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, nerve damage of the left lower extremity, right upper extremity radiculopathy associated with residuals of a neck injury, and headache disability are all granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for back pain and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as nervousness) have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, eczema, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and alcohol use disorder) due to inadequate medical opinions and missing military personnel records.

The Board has found that further development is necessary due to the need for an additional examination to determine if the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to his period of honorable service prior to July 22, 1994.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) remains pending.

The Board has referred the matter to the RO for reconsideration of a prior claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability based on newly added service records. The Veteran's responsibility is to pursue this at the RO level.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability and has remanded the issue of service connection for dysmenorrhea, attributing it to a secondary basis. The case is now pending further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, finding that his current condition is not related to active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, as well as the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound. The AOJ is instructed to attempt verification of the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam from December 1968 to May 1969 and his exposure to herbicide agents at MCAS El Toro, California.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cognitive or psychiatric disorder, including dementia and/or an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The left knee condition claim is reopened, but further evidence is needed for the other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate development and compliance with prior remand directives. The issues of service connection for a male reproductive organ disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including as secondary to the male reproductive organ disorder), a right hip disorder, a right ankle disorder, and bronchitis are all being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and disability ratings have been withdrawn.,A new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder).

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder, is granted as service-connected. An initial 50 percent rating for tension headaches (claimed as migraine headaches) is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, a psychiatric disability (claimed as personality disorder), an autoimmune disorder (claimed as lupus), a migraine disorder, and rheumatoid arthritis due to unclear periods of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being added since the May 2018 SOC. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, is now pending and will be reviewed again.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder) are granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and the need for updated VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depression have been reopened, and service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disability. However, the claim for TBI remains pending as it requires further examination.