Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee condition, sleep apnea, hypertension, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder).,The Court vacated the Board's decision on the increased rating for cervical spine disability and left ankle disability. The issues of service connection are inextricably intertwined with PTSD.,The Court also remanded the claim for hypertension and acid reflux due to their relationship with PTSD. Additional development is needed regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for cervical spine disability effective from January 2, 2014. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for left ankle disability. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is reopened due to new evidence showing a link between his service-connected sinusitis and his headaches. The claims for higher ratings for various disabilities, including psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, rhinitis, hemorrhoids, appendectomy residuals, scar of the right middle finger, obstructive sleep apnea, and TDIU are all remanded for further development.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include mental health disorders, sleep apnea, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disorder, right leg disorder, left leg disorder, kidney cancer, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an acquired psychiatric disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for post-concussive headaches is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, finding that it is related to her in-service symptoms and diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a right knee disability was granted. The effective date is set to September 11, 2014.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further examination is required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain, right shoulder pain, right hip pain, left hip pain, and a psychiatric disability (asocial personality).,No new evidence was found to support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and unspecified mild neurocognitive disorder, finding that these conditions are due to his in-service head injury. The case is remanded for further rating considerations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's conditions and lack of a clear diagnosis for PTSD under DSM-5.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence for determining whether the Veteran's current left hand disability and psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lower back disability was denied, but his service connection claim for PTSD was not addressed. The decision granted restoration of the 40 percent rating for lower back disability effective March 1, 2011.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor disorder, is caused by or related to his active duty service. The Board has granted the claim after considering all evidence and affording the Veteran the benefit of doubt.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran served during the Los Angeles riots and claims his current mental health condition is related to this service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and secondary service connection due to procedural issues, lack of medical opinions, and need for updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical records and VA will attempt to verify his stressors.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection is established for a back disability, right knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression).