Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, bilateral elbow disability, fatigue, hypertension, incontinence, thyroid disease, and migraines. Service connection was granted for menstrual issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and mood disorder, has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no medical link between the diagnosed condition and an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's right foot planter fasciitis, degenerative joint disease of the right foot, obstructive sleep apnea, liver disability (fatty liver disease), and psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder) have all been granted service connection. The Veteran also has a left foot disability that is service-connected.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of low back pain due to new and material evidence. The acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to sleep apnea. TDIU is granted based on combined disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, insomnia, back disorder, left ankle disorder, heart disorder, lower intestinal disorder, and hemorrhoids. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and employment records from Enterprise. A psychiatric evaluation is also needed to assess the severity of the Veteran's chronic schizophrenia.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for other disabilities remain remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected psychiatric disorder and GERD, as well as the reopening of his claims for high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus have been remanded. The TDIU claim has also been added to the appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for spondylolisthesis, an acquired psychiatric condition secondary to spondylolisthesis, and residuals of a gunshot wound to the upper iliac crest area with neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The Veteran's VA treatment records from 1982 to 2012 need to be obtained, as well as any SSA disability benefits records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral arm scars due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and a 10 percent evaluation for a painful hernia scar. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to the Veteran not submitting current treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his service connection claims, including verification of stressors and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's lumbar strain disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board determined that her symptoms do not warrant an increased rating to 50 percent or above.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss disability and OSA is remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for residuals of frost bite of the left foot and right foot are remanded as VA treatment records may contain relevant information.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder requires a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is part of her increased rating claims, which also require additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete VA examination and the need for additional records, particularly from American Lake VAMC.

The Veteran does not meet the eligibility criteria for Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) education benefits due to insufficient active duty service and discharge from National Guard/Reserves.