Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has reopened the service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The prostate cancer claim is remanded as verification of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA periods is needed. The inextricably intertwined psychiatric disorder claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied because the schedular criteria were not met, and there is no evidence of an extraschedular TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia and depression, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or related to service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between any current mental health condition and active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations related to his hearing loss, sleep apnea, heart disease, prostate cancer, stroke, and psychiatric disorders. The effective date of service connection remains unresolved.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent prior to January 6, 2017.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to new and material evidence, but the issue is remanded for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, requiring a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, and the claim for a temporary total rating due to hospitalization for PTSD. The Veteran's low back injury is also remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of right rotator cuff tendonitis and arthritis was dismissed. The Board also remanded several issues related to service connection, including left shoulder disorder, bilateral hip disorders, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), hypertension, and a left hand rash.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim regarding an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as due to personal trauma. The AOJ is instructed to locate and consider additional relevant records, particularly a clinical treatment record from June 30, 2003.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, migraine headaches prior to September 22, 2014, and hypertension have been granted service connection. The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral dysfunction, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD and sleep disturbance are granted service connection. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is denied, as the evidence does not support a separate diagnosis of adjustment disorder or anxiety disorder. The issue of service connection for bilateral keratoconus is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and back disorder were evaluated. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating for any of these conditions and remanded several issues including service connection for a left knee disorder, individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU), and service connection for a back disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder and left knee disorder, but has remanded all issues related to service connection due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied because there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service personnel records and the need for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's schizophrenia.

An effective date of October 24, 2012 is granted for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date for this condition is granted.