Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding service connection and eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702, leaving no issues for the Board to review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as depressive disorder) are all granted. The Board found that the current conditions are related to his military service due to the nature of his duties.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded both issues due to lack of VA examination.

Service connection for L3-4 neural foraminal narrowing, L4-5 grade I spondylolisthesis with resultant central and neural foraminal narrowing is granted.,Service connection for bilateral lumbar radiculopathy is granted.,Service connection for tension headaches is granted.,The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is reopened, but the appeal remains pending as it was denied on the merits in October 1981.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, low potassium, and low calcium have been denied. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back pain and PTSD, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 27, 2012. The Board granted TDIU based on the evidence showing his physical and mental limitations.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and right knee disability. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for heart disability, respiratory disease (COPD), cervical spine and thoracic spine disability, right wrist disability, and bilateral ankle disability remains pending.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and PTSD claims. The Veteran will need to provide records from any healthcare providers who have treated him for these conditions, and a VA examination is required to determine if he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including gout, a respiratory disorder, hypertension, kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), and obesity. The remand requires additional development to address potential radiation exposure during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination and further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected schizophrenia and PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and psychiatric disability due to secondary service connection. The rating for hypertension prior to June 9, 2014, and renal disease with hypertension as of June 9, 2014, is also being remanded. Additionally, the TDIU claim is being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's discharge was not due to willful misconduct, and thus his period of service is honorable. The claims for service connection are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for his low back disability has been denied. The Board has also remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral radiculopathy and psychiatric disability, as well as TDIU due to the complexity of these issues.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder disability was granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's diagnosis is related to military sexual trauma. The claim was reopened due to new and material evidence submitted since the previous denial in July 2003.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and a cervical spine disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was denied because new evidence did not establish a nexus between the condition and active duty service. The claim for a cervical spine disability was also denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service injury that could be linked to the current disability.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a headache disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran must undergo further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The decision finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.