Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a right knee disorder, low back disorder, and skin disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to conflicting opinions in the VA examinations.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis is related to military service, including exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to her military service.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel in the bilateral hands is related to her military service.,The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder and its relation to service. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, substance abuse disorder, arrhythmia, erectile dysfunction, and a left ankle disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability has been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome with subacromial bursitis and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. Service connection for fibromyalgia and psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with PTSD) are granted based on the presumption of service connection due to Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including verification of his reported stressor event and herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, has been denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and chronic kidney condition are granted service connection. The case is remanded for a medical opinion regarding the cause of the chronic kidney condition.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection for various knee and spine disorders, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need to obtain updated medical records from private providers and to provide VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no current disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The issues include service connection and rating for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, skin disability, respiratory disorder, blurred vision, and memory loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia) based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding the onset of symptoms during service and their continuity since.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his headaches, sleep apnea, and left leg disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder, and sarcoidosis have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA spine examination to determine if any current cervical spine disorders are related to service. The acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea claims have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The issue of service connection for left knee strain is dismissed as it was granted in a previous rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder, remains pending and requires further examination.