Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, heart palpitations, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD or another diagnosed condition), plantar keratotic lesions, and right-side nose scar as there may be outstanding VA treatment records that have not been associated with the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues remain on appeal.

The Veteran's separation pay was withheld from his VA disability compensation due to the laws and regulations that prohibit such withholding for involuntary separation or SSA withholdings.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another is denied as the earliest factually ascertainable date he was entitled to this benefit was November 9, 2012.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for memory loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted. The claims are now remanded.,The Veteran's applications to reopen the claims of service connection for left and right knee disorders, left and right ankle disorders, residuals of a head injury (originally claimed as brain tumors), numbness of the left hand and lower arm, and sinusitis have all been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a lung disorder, including asbestosis, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression), finding no evidence of such conditions during or related to active duty. The arthritis claim is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing its etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of new service treatment records. The Veteran's claim is related to her honorable periods of service, but she was dishonorably discharged during a period when she may have had signs and symptoms of a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, left foot plantar fasciitis, and acquired psychiatric disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) are granted. The Board has remanded the cases for additional development related to his chronic fatigue syndrome and restless leg syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and temporary total evaluations based on hospitalization or convalescence due to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of a right eye disability was granted. Service connection for tinnitus is also granted. The rating for the facial scar below the right eye remains at noncompensable (zero percent).

The Veteran's right arm disorder is not service-connected as it was not caused by any incident during his military service.,The issues of left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss are dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing them on the record at his April 2017 Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, cytologic atypia, thyroid condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and panic disorder), and fibrocystic breast condition. The VA examinations are needed to determine the current severity of her bilateral hearing loss, TBI, ventricular premature complexes, and the nature and etiology of her cytologic atypia, thyroid condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, and fibrocystic breast condition.

The Veteran's IBS has been granted a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is referred to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a low back disability, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The claim for service connection for a heart disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is found to be related to his service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including recurrent headaches, hearing loss, tinnitus, low back pain, knee problems, PTSD, hypertension, heart issues, pulmonary conditions, vision problems, and fatigue. The VA is instructed to obtain all relevant medical records and conduct examinations to determine if these disabilities are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not shown to be related to service and is denied.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disability (including depression and PTSD), left foot disability, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions in service or secondary to a service-connected condition.,Service connection cannot be granted because the Veteran has not provided any specific allegations regarding these disabilities. There are also no complaints, treatment records, or diagnoses related to these conditions during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims and remanded them for further development.