Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2024

The Board has denied service connection for a left knee disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine strain, degenerative joint disease, psychiatric disability (PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU for the entire appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral foot condition, right knee disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiology related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for diabetes, heart impairment, and hearing loss. The psychiatric impairment and skin impairment claims have been remanded due to new evidence submitted.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is denied as it was not factually ascertainable that he was unemployable in the year prior to September 8, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified stressor and trauma disorder and major depressive disorder, is found to be related to his service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD and schizophrenia due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings related to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, as well as the award of TDIU. The decisions are not appealable due to their ministerial nature.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, front head scar, and an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) are not granted. The case is being remanded to provide the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has found that more development is necessary prior to final adjudication of the claims on appeal due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's complete service treatment records have not been associated with the file, and VA must again attempt to obtain these records.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to clarify the nature and extent of the Veteran's sleep impairment, including whether it is related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder or if it constitutes a separate compensable condition.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's continuous reports of sleep-related symptoms since separation from service are credible and sufficient to establish onset in service.,For the mental disorder claim, the Board denied an earlier effective date than July 5, 2016, as the Veteran has continuously pursued the claim within one year after VA received his Intent to File a claim for compensation.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining unit records to corroborate in-service stressors.

The Veteran's OSA is granted, but his right hand arthritis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, lumbar spine disorder, and other conditions are denied. The AOJ must obtain a proper examination for the issues not yet addressed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Other Specified Trauma and Stressor Disorder, is related to military sexual trauma during active service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding bilateral knee ratings and TDIU/DEA prior to February 9, 2018. The Veteran's appeal as to the effective date of service connection remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and left wrist condition due to insufficient information in the record. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a VA examination.