Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease (CAD) and prostate cancer are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claim for depression secondary to prostate cancer is remanded as there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, was incurred during his period of active service. Service connection is granted for this condition prior to February 24, 2023.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), RLE peripheral neuropathy, LLE peripheral neuropathy, RUE peripheral neuropathy, and LUE peripheral neuropathy due to new and relevant evidence received since the July 2019 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including major depressive disorder with psychosis, finding that there was no persuasive evidence linking his current symptoms to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Schizophrenia. The decision is based on the Veteran's confirmed in-service stressor related to ship gun ammunition loading exercises during training at Guantanamo Bay.

The Board has granted the reopening of the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD. The other issues remain denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and a right wrist disorder, finding no current diagnoses or causal links to service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the claims file since the last Statement of the Case and remands are required for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, and paranoid schizophrenia due to lack of evidence supporting the occurrence of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and concerns about the adequacy of previous opinions. The issues include hypertension, back disability, acquired psychiatric disabilities, bilateral pes planus, right great toe disability, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD or any other diagnosed condition related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol use disorder, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and other specified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (alcohol use disorder) while others were denied (anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and other specified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders).

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for hepatitis (including Hepatitis C) and an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD). The left ankle disability and residuals of STD are remanded for further development.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during service. Service connection is denied for hepatitis (including Hepatitis C) as there is no evidence of current active disease or residual from prior infection. Service connection is also denied for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD).

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, depression and anxiety. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD due to incomplete development of records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic epididymitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for these conditions during his active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which may be related to his military service. The claim will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for stenosis (lower back disability) has been denied. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder (including insomnia and sleep apnea), a cervical spine disability, and a respiratory disability have been remanded.