Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking his current symptoms to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of right Achilles tendon rupture is granted. The claims for left leg/foot disability, right foot disability other than residuals of right Achilles tendon rupture, right arm disability, and psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records from the El Paso VAMC being requested.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and MS are being reviewed again with new examination.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link between the claimed conditions and service.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim for HIV. The claims of service connection for neck, low back, right knee, left knee, and left shoulder disabilities have been remanded due to new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and need for further examination regarding his psychiatric disability and difficulty swallowing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and conflicting statements about in-service symptoms. The claims will be addressed again with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen their claim for a psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as the Veteran is deceased.

The Veteran's parotidectomy residuals and Frey's syndrome are currently rated as 0 percent disabling. The Board has denied a compensable rating for the parotidectomy residuals, but remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability secondary to these conditions.,Frey's syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, with no higher ratings warranted based on current evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets criteria for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issue of service connection is still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric condition and opioid abuse disorder. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate August 2017 VA examination and concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.,A new VA examination is needed to properly assess the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied service connection for hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) due to the absence of a disability in and of itself. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation regarding diabetes, hearing loss, psychiatric disabilities, and sleep apnea.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate since August 10, 2017 due to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. Prior to this date, SMC was denied as his other service-connected disabilities did not combine to reach a rating of 60 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric stress disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for various conditions, including left ankle disability, knee disabilities, right middle finger disability, fibromyalgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The underlying claims are now remanded for further adjudication.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate consideration of evidence and duty to assist.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

Service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act presumption of service connection.,The claim for PTSD and depression has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.,The claim for left hip bursitis has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.,The claim for a skin condition is pending as no examination or opinion was provided yet.,Earlier effective dates are denied for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.,No earlier effective date is granted for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.