Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the cases are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran’s claims of service connection for a right knee disability, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, sleep apnea, TBI, headaches, seizure disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking an acquired psychiatric disorder to his military service and that it did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, low back disorder, and right knee disorder. The decision also includes a request for additional VA examinations to determine current diagnoses and associated impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if her current conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for service connection of left knee, right knee, thoracolumbar spine disabilities and acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues are remanded for further development.

The Board is remanding the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left foot disorder, a left ankle disability, and a laceration on the back of head. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.,The Board is remanding the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for a left knee disorder due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding direct service incurrence and aggravation.,The TBI claim is being remanded as well, requiring a new VA examination to assess current severity.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed for the Veteran's left shoulder, low back, bilateral plantar fasciitis, sinusitis, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) to determine their etiology. The right shoulder disability is also being remanded for an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left heel injury has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and adjustment disorder with anxious features, has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, colon cancer, and automatic dyscontrol due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran will need to provide additional VA treatment records, undergo a psychiatric examination, a neurological examination, and an opinion regarding his exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a prostate condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to inadequate examinations and lack of evidence. The Veteran needs further examination to determine if he has a current diagnosis and whether it is related to his service, including exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability and his military service. The Veteran was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2001, but there is no medical opinion linking it to his service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is granted, and the claim is reopened.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a back disorder is granted, and the claim is reopened.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to procedural issues and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's death is noted, but DIC claim remains pending.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome and has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings and service connection are not fully addressed due to a lack of VA examinations, particularly regarding his skin conditions, foot disabilities, back disability, and psychiatric disorder. The Board is remanding these issues for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded both the hearing loss and psychiatric disorder claims due to new evidence submitted after the August 2013 rating decision. The Board also ordered additional records to be obtained, including SSA records and a VA examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including PVD and diabetes. However, additional development is needed to determine if other conditions such as psychiatric disorder or coronary artery disease also rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, back, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), asthma, cholecystitis, and Parkinson’s disease have all been denied.,No new or material evidence was received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of PTSD linked to a verified military stressor and no examiner has linked a psychiatric diagnosis to his service.