Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran had a current psychiatric disorder, which began during active service and continued after service. A private psychologist provided an opinion linking the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms to his military service, finding them consistent with PTSD. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding medical records during his period of incarceration. The case will be further evaluated by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral shin splints and service connection for a psychiatric disability are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental disorder, specifically PTSD, has been reopened and granted. The stressors identified by the Veteran have been verified, and a diagnosis of PTSD is now established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is reopened. The Board also remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disorder has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as 'digestion issues with acid reflux') has been withdrawn.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has remanded the claims for chloracne, colon cancer, Parkinson's disease, Hodgkin's lymphoma, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment).,The Board has also remanded the claim for rhabdomyolysis and AML.

The Board has denied service connection for low back, right leg, left leg, and erectile dysfunction disabilities. The claims of service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD are remanded due to the lack of relevant private treatment records.,Further development is needed regarding the Veteran's claim of a right arm disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders is being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis of PTSD. The Board finds that a new VA examination and addendum opinions are needed to reconcile the conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.,Service connection for PTSD is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has found that the remand directives have not been substantially accomplished and requires further development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot, left knee, and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since then. The decision is based on direct evidence of in-service onset and continuity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has found that there was substantial compliance issues with the prior remand directives and thus requires another remand for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of any psychiatric disabilities diagnosed during the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as all diagnosed psychiatric disorders have been granted and assigned a 100 percent rating. The issue of TDIU prior to May 13, 2016 is before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and multiple sclerosis have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requested additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development, including failure to obtain VA examinations and verify in-service stressors.