Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's initial disability rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability has been granted at a 70 percent level. Additionally, the Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including whether it was caused by or a result of military service.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for service connection for low back and psychiatric disabilities is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.,The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for service connection for low back and psychiatric disabilities (to include PTSD) is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, depression, and alcohol dependency disorder have been reopened. Service connection is granted for acquired psychiatric disorders (other than alcohol dependency disorder). Secondary service connection is granted for alcohol dependency disorder as it is proximately due or aggravated by an already service-connected condition.

The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reopened. The claims for neurobehavioral effects due to exposure at Camp Lejeune and any other acquired psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The appeals seeking service connection for a right shoulder disorder and left lower extremity disorders have been dismissed. The appeal seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD and PTSD, has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, other than nightmare disorder (claimed as PTSD), was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.,Service connection for Nightmare Disorder was granted. The VA examiner concluded it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s diagnosed nightmare disorder was incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's mental health treatment during service is noted, but the records are missing. An addendum opinion is needed from an appropriate clinician.

The Board has remanded the claims for a left knee medial meniscus tear, right knee disability (secondary to left knee), and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (claimed as depressive disorder NOS) due to insufficient evidence. A VA examination is required for each issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to service-connected chronic gastritis, had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined a 70 percent initial disability rating is warranted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder for the period prior to February 21, 2015. For the period beginning February 21, 2015, an increased rating higher than 70 percent is denied. The Veteran also received a grant of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left knee and foot disabilities, right knee disability, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, chronic liver disease, pancreatitis, atherosclerotic renal disease (chronic kidney disease), diabetes mellitus type II, psychiatric disorders, headaches, and sleep apnea. The decision was based on the absence of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, and thus remanding for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's right knee disability, sinus condition (including Sinusitis), and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression). The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus was found to be caused by military noise exposure. Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD and depression.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for right elbow disability was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,There is no evidence of a current disability manifested by muscle spasms or bilateral hip disability. The Veteran has not been shown to have these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and did not find new and material evidence to reopen the claim of a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his right hip disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and remanded it for further development, including a VA examination.