Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. The claim for increased rating for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist was also denied due to lack of evidence showing more than mild incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower left and right extremity peripheral artery disease are denied as there is no current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in the AOJ's handling of the evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 was dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing their request. The appeals for service connection for PTSD and a right hand disability are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, herpes simplex, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus are all granted service connection. The claims for these conditions were reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for DEA eligibility is dismissed as his eligibility was granted with an effective date of April 29, 2016. The appeal for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance prior to June 27, 2019, is denied due to lack of evidence showing the Veteran required such assistance.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted in the May 2023 rating decision, based on his service-connected psychiatric and back disabilities. This grant is considered past-due benefits eligible for attorney fees.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request, resulting in the dismissal of both PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder claims.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including hair loss, groin pain, pseudofolliculitis barbae, low testosterone, psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss due to lack of current disabilities. The claims for right flat foot and left flat foot were dismissed as the Veteran did not appeal the denial.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is now service-connected based on in-service noise exposure and current disability.,Service connection for diabetes was denied due to lack of evidence showing chronicity or a presumptive link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for further examination.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 7, 2019 for the award of a 50% rating for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability (delusional disorder, persecutory type with major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder). The decision is based on the fact that there was no increase in disability prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 17, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter, for COPD.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for his psychiatric disorder is dismissed. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, left hand degenerative arthritis, and right hand degenerative arthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for further examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including her neck condition, left foot ganglion, left knee condition, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, psychiatric disorders (including PTSD), bilateral cataracts, bilateral glaucoma, and hearing loss were denied. The Veteran's claim for stomach disability was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a psychiatric disorder other than unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, specifically schizophrenia, is granted a 100 percent rating prior to June 30, 1989.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified depressive disorder.,Service connection is also granted for tension headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in fulfilling its duty to assist, including not having a complete service personnel record and STRs. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed again for proper consideration.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted service connection, tinnitus claim is denied, and the psychiatric disorder claim is remanded for further evaluation.