Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bronchial asthma, a sleep disorder (including insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea), and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 30 percent, and his lumbar strain is rated at 30 percent. The combined rating of both conditions is 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the causes of the Veteran's disabilities and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including blood clots, sleep apnea, prostate cancer, high blood pressure, fallen arches, and a psychiatric disorder (PTSD), have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined with his claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder distinct from PTSD, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). Therefore, these issues must be remanded to allow VA to obtain all available service treatment records and corroborate the Veteran's reported stressors. Additionally, the Veteran needs to have additional medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia has been reopened, and a 10 percent disability rating is granted. The appeal regarding TDIU remains pending.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete evidence and a canceled hearing. The claims for bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, degenerative joint disease lumbar spine, right ankle disorder, coronary artery disease (claimed as heart attack and heart problems), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue regarding an acquired psychiatric disability is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and psoriasis need further examination to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric condition, including schizophrenia, was denied because there was no evidence of a psychiatric condition during military service. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to show the current psychiatric condition is related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. However, it was denied as there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety) are found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for left knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, foot fungus, and headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding her hip, hand, and upper extremity disabilities. The low back disability claim is also being remanded as the VA examination did not include necessary joint testing.

The Veteran's service connection claims for atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and residual brain damage with cognitive and psychiatric symptoms are granted. The issue of entitlement to total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The VA examiner found no evidence linking the current diagnoses to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia and depression. The Veteran is asked to undergo a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his service stressor allegations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea. The claims are now remanded for further development.