Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions. The issues on appeal are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disability is denied as it does not meet the criteria. The compensable rating claim for folliculitis barbae also fails to meet the schedular criteria. The TDIU claim is denied due to lack of evidence showing that the service-connected condition precludes him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for increased ratings for bilateral foot disability. The claim for TDIU prior to August 21, 2015 was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to MST, as there is insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including a back disability, neck disability, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, depressive disorder, TBI, and related disabilities, were denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence for a left eardrum disability. The other issues are being remanded as well.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for residuals of a shrapnel injury and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no current disability related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bipolar disorder has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability (IBS) and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder are both remanded.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, memory loss, and sleep disorder as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for flat feet, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.,The Veteran's flat feet are not considered secondary to any service-connected disability. The Board found no evidence of continuous symptoms post-service that would support aggravation beyond normal progression.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The case is returned for further development and consideration.

The claim for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure was denied as the Veteran did not serve in or near the Korean DMZ during the relevant period. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim is also granted as new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, asthma, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), epilepsy, and a neck disability due to his withdrawal at the July 2023 hearing. The Veteran's asthma was found to have existed prior to service and not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria for these conditions.,Service connection has been granted for hypertension, with the onset likely during active duty. The Veteran's psychiatric condition remains under consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, hemorrhoids, and bilateral carpal tunnel. The Veteran's conditions are found to have onset during his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is moot as he is already receiving a 100% schedular rating for his psychiatric disability and SMC benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right hip condition, and mouth condition due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's STRs are unavailable, and VA is required to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for neck, back, hip, knee, and acquired psychiatric disorders due to incomplete records. The Veteran's STRs do not reflect injuries sustained in November 1996 during a rappelling exercise.