Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2023

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for throat, bilateral shin, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or due to his time in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypereosinophilic syndrome requiring oxygen and myopericarditis, a MUCMI, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD) have been granted.,New evidence has been submitted that supports the reopening of these previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left leg, right leg, and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, type II, are denied as not related to his military service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also denied. The VA will schedule examinations to assess the current status of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and OSA have been granted, with the claim for PTSD reopening due to new evidence supporting a diagnosis of PTSD related to military sexual trauma (MST).

The Veteran's mood disorder with depression is caused by the service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition from October 12, 2016 through May 13, 2022.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD from in-service military sexual trauma (MST) and fear of hostile activity, is granted. The lower back disability claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Board also found that the PACT Act applies to his case, requiring a TERA examination.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and right hip condition are denied due to dishonorable discharge.,The Veteran's claims for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are denied as new and relevant evidence has not been received.,Service connection is granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, with the presumption that it was incurred during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for the Veteran's depressive disorder, which may be related to his service. The case is also remanded for further adjudication on the merits.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia disorder), lumbosacral strain, left elbow lateral epicondylitis, left wrist degenerative arthritis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tinnitus, leftward septal deviation, nose and neck scars, and urinary disability (manifested by increased frequency).,The Board found the evidence to be approximately evenly balanced as to whether these conditions had their onset during or are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted initial disability ratings.,PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis.

Service connection for back stiffness with pain is granted. Service connection for left knee impairment, right knee impairment, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement was not valid under the Appeals Modernization Act system.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran's August 2019 VA Form 10182 was not a valid Notice of Disagreement under the Appeals Modernization Act system.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, is at least as likely as not related to his active-duty service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied for ratings in excess of 50 percent prior to July 13, 2021 and for a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date. The appeal is based on the merits of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran requested to dismiss his appeal for an increased rating of his acquired psychiatric condition, which is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left knee disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar disorder, dental disorders, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, insomnia, and anxiety), headaches, and dry eye syndrome.