Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left hip disorder, right shoulder disorder, and psychiatric disorder.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to service or any period of active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as he failed to appear for a VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 40 percent since October 31, 2022. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disorder, acid reflux, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorders. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to outstanding VA medical records and the need to consider whether any of his service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder arthritis, meet the criteria for a TDIU. The AOJ will reassess the TDIU issue in light of all available evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability, including a lack of recent medical examination and treatment records. The Veteran needs further evaluation to determine if he currently suffers from an acquired psychiatric condition that is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability and its relationship to his service-connected peripheral vestibular disorder, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss with otosclerosis of the right ear. The Veteran is asked to provide a full rationale for their conclusion.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection on incomplete bladder emptying was withdrawn by his representative.,Service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was denied, and the effective date is not granted as there are no earlier claims or Intents to File that would warrant a prior effective date.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than February 11, 2009 was granted. The Board also granted a TDIU and an initial rating of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder.,An effective date of March 8, 2002, is granted for the award of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records. The RO is required to obtain all relevant treatment records from the VA Medical Center in Orlando, Florida, between November 2011 and October 2017, and attempt to obtain Dr. R.'s treatment notes for his psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's right knee disability rating was reduced from 20 percent to 10 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is remanded. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder) is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a link between his current condition and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, that arose during or as a result of his active service. The medical evidence does not support the claim and finds it less likely than not related to service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's TBI, including rating higher than 10 percent for the condition and separate ratings for other residuals. The service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability as a TBI residual is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The Board found new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the cases of an acquired psychiatric disorder, lung cancer, and the cause of death. The issues related to these claims are now pending again with the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, but found that an effective date of April 12, 1985 is warranted. The case is remanded for further development regarding increased rating and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for left shoulder, back, and left leg disabilities have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for psychiatric disability (depression).