Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for Parkinson’s disease and diabetes mellitus, type II due to herbicide exposure in service is denied.,Service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure in service is denied.,Service connection for hypertension secondary to ischemic heart disease is denied.,Bilateral knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and residuals of spider bite on the right hand are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Service connection for skin condition is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of a left shoulder disability, right elbow disability, back disability, and right knee disability. The appeal concerning PTSD was also dismissed.,Service connection for these conditions was granted in an April 2018 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and insomnia).

Service connection for PTSD is granted. Service connection for schizophrenia, previously granted in August 1983 with a 30% rating, is maintained but the effective date of the grant is changed to May 16, 1980.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the nature, extent, and frequency of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis due to new evidence. The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for left shoulder calcific tendinitis and impingement syndrome was denied. The Board also remanded the claims for carpal tunnel syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a gastrointestinal disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to May 19, 2016 for a TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to this date. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities alone were insufficient to render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

This decision grants the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The claim for reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is granted, based on new evidence indicating possible PTSD diagnosis. The claim for reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for stomach disorder (claimed as GERD) is also granted, due to the presence of GERD diagnosis.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability rating was reduced from 20% to 10%, but this reduction is void ab initio. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and TDIU claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear notification of potential evidentiary sources for verifying an in-service personal assault, and the need for a VA psychiatric examination to clarify the diagnosis of any psychiatric disorder. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the low back disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and seizure disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral eye disability, diabetes mellitus, Type II, peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. Additional VA treatment records from 1993 to 2000 are needed, as well as VA examinations for the knees and mental health conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records, specifically VA treatment records from September 2010 forward. The Veteran is advised to provide these records.

The Veteran's claim for left ear hearing loss is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claims for back condition, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examination.,The Veteran's claim for PTSD remains pending as the stressor verification process is ongoing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety disorder NOS and PTSD), and residuals of ocular trauma are all granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder. The issues of service connection for gout, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and heart disorder are remanded. Service connection for TDIU is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diverticulitis, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression), headaches, and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis, high blood pressure, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if any of these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evidence.