Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions and missing medical records. The Veteran's back condition and psychiatric disorder are still under review.

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total disability rating for a psychiatric disorder is dismissed because he is not service-connected for that condition. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a vision disorder.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability. Other claims for various conditions are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder. The issue of service connection is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for TBI, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, anxiety, MDD, and alcohol/drug abuse), a sleep disorder (insomnia), acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction (ED).,The appellant's current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for service connection as his bilateral hearing loss does not meet VA's definition of a disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the August 1982 assault as a stressor incident and for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing heightened duty to assist notice. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and right foot ossicular fragments is dismissed due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for right foot ossicular fragments remains denied as no new or material evidence has been received.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection.

Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric condition, including GAD, MDD, PTSD, and Other Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder. The Veteran's symptoms are related to service-connected stressors.,Service connection has also been granted for fibroid tumors and a left ankle condition. Service connection remains pending for acne vulgaris.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to unresolved issues related to service connection, including exposure to environmental hazards during the Gulf War. The Veteran's mental health conditions and musculoskeletal disabilities are also under consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's complete military personnel records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed psychiatric conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically Major Depressive Disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral foot disability, and neurological disorder (claimed as a headache).

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as it was not continuously pursued and did not meet the specificity requirement for a valid clear and unmistakable error motion.

The Board has already adjudicated the issues of TDIU and a higher rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, so these appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and ED have been granted under the PACT Act of 2022. The effective date is January 31, 2020.

The Board has established an effective date of September 28, 1981 for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia and also granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, headaches, hypertension, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disorders, were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran will need to undergo further VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, PFB, and left foot disability were all granted service connection as they are related to events that occurred during his military service.