Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but further development is needed to address the merits of the claims. The issues of tinnitus and service connection for a psychiatric disorder remain remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a VA examination. The case will be rescheduled and the Veteran will need to provide updated contact information.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all remaining claims following the award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability from January 19, 2010 to September 14, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for acquired psychiatric disability and remanded it for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations.,The Veteran's hypertension and sinusitis cases require additional examination as recent VA records are over two years old.,An examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s inguinal hernia is related to his military service, specifically exposure to burn pits.,A new evaluation of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is required due to potential aggravation by his service-connected conditions and medication use.,The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess whether he has an acquired psychiatric disorder separate from his PTSD with secondary depressive disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated during his second period of active duty service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claim for service connection to an acquired psychiatric disability and residuals of a fractured rib is granted, but the issues are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has decided to remand these cases back to VA for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism is granted as service-connected due to exposure to low iodine in the drinking water during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for PTSD is granted based on combat experience and reported stressors. Depression secondary to coronary artery disease and PTSD is also granted.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,Ischemic heart disease due to thyroid disability is presumed service-connected, but the Veteran's heart disability was not diagnosed by medical professionals during his lifetime. Secondary service connection for depression is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to new evidence submitted. The claims are remanded for further development regarding exposure to Agent Orange and verification of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for COPD, esophageal cancer, and a psychiatric disorder due to in-service asbestos exposure. The claims are also remanded for stressor development and an examination.

The Veteran's initial hearing loss ratings for both ears are denied, and his claim for service connection of PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claims need further examination and evaluation before a final decision can be made.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder prior to November 19, 2015. The issue of entitlement to an increased initial rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder is still pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for Tourette's syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disability due to incomplete records, specifically Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records. The Veteran is currently receiving SSA benefits but the specific conditions are not known.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and a back disability, as well as TDIU. The cases are being returned to the AOJ for additional development and consideration of new evidence.