Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral knees and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and PTSD). The case is being returned to the RO for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral eye condition, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), a thyroid condition, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remand requires additional medical opinions to address the etiology of these conditions, particularly regarding exposure to herbicides and the relationship between his service-connected tinnitus and his claimed disorders.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining updated VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's neck, left knee, bilateral shoulder, right knee, and psychiatric disabilities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle disability, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), finding no new and material evidence to reopen any of these claims. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claim and found that there is at least an even balance of evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, is related to his service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) due to lack of a medical nexus. The issue of service connection for PTSD remains pending and requires further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for IBS was also denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (to include depression), and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, previously diagnosed as PTSD and now reclassified as other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, was granted with a March 27, 2013 effective date.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of various disabilities and to obtain relevant VA treatment records. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding his psychiatric disorder. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have already received their maximum schedular ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's period of service aboard the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard and to attempt to independently verify a stressor incident.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including an impulse control disorder NOS, is related to his period of service and remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of various conditions, including onychomycosis, sleep disorder, right thumb disability, psychiatric disability (likely posttraumatic stress disorder), pes planus, chest pain, and back disability. The VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there was no new and material evidence submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and PTSD due to a lack of corroborated stressors, incomplete medical records, and failure to respond to requests for additional information. The VA is instructed to obtain the Veteran’s Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were dismissed.,Service connection was granted for PTSD, but denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his left knee disability and acquired psychiatric disorder do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and he does not qualify for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee disorder and psychiatric disorder due to inadequate examinations. The claims will be reviewed with additional medical opinions addressing all theories of entitlement.