Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a respiratory disability, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of amputation of the left middle finger is denied. The Board finds that the disability most closely approximates an amputation at the proximal interphalangeal joint or proximal thereto without metacarpal resection, warranting a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability due to MST is remanded for further evaluation and opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically insomnia disorder. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran experienced sleep issues during and after his military service, with a specific incident in the Philippines being a significant factor.

The Veteran's claims for migraines, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and vitamin deficiency have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) has been granted. The Board found that there is at least approximate balance of evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inconsistencies in previous VA opinions and the need for additional medical examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, requires additional development due to incomplete notice and potential need for verification of in-service stressor. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's hepatitis disability is not established as a current condition. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of a current hepatitis disability.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression due to MST is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus are being remanded for further examination. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is still pending, with the issue of tinnitus having been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to asbestos exposure, including for PTSD and sleep apnea. The issues are related to hazardous exposures during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder).

The Veteran withdrew his appeals before the Board, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for shin splints of the right and left lower extremities, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and adjustment disorder), hypertension, and thoracic spine disorder have been denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of October 15, 2022. The Board found that his eczema and acquired psychiatric disorder made it difficult for him to work.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA medical records. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to her in-service experiences.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back condition, right knee condition (claimed as right leg condition), and right foot condition. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, as well as a left hand disability, were denied. The denial is based on the lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred or involved fear of hostile military activity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral flat feet, and a bilateral shin disability due to lack of persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 30 percent for left trigeminal nerve paralysis is granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The rating from 100% to 70% for the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder was proper, based on improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors and military service.