Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a low back condition and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression). The Veteran's statements about his in-service experiences are not credible, so the claims will be remanded to obtain clarifying opinions from medical providers.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are not ready for decision due to a lack of certain records. The VA is instructed to obtain any relevant Social Security Administration (SSA) records, as well as any private treatment records or lay statements from the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by body aches is denied. The Board found no evidence of current disability attributable to active service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, to include anxiety disorder with primary insomnia, is granted at a 100% rating effective April 1, 2017.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a seizure disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and panic attacks due to lack of VA treatment records from 1979 to October 2008.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and MDD). The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain new examinations and treatment records.

The Board has remanded both issues related to service connection due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Board has decided that an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for a new examination and further assessment.

The claims to reopen service connection for diabetes, heart disease, lower extremity neurological disabilities, and acquired psychiatric disability are granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for these conditions remain remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to October 18, 2012 for the assignment of a 70 percent disability rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder and grant of a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cervical spine disability and sleep disorder has been withdrawn.,The request to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been granted, but the issue remains remanded due to lack of evidence linking hypertension to service.

The Veteran's service connection for paranoid schizophrenia is granted, and his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than paranoid schizophrenia is denied. The Veteran also receives a separate rating of 50 percent for tension headaches.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as a matter of law because he has been continuously incarcerated since October 2009, and the TDIU would begin during his incarceration period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, migraines as secondary to tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to tinnitus due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has denied service connection for a left lung mass and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The claims for chest pain and chronic fatigue are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as new and material evidence was submitted showing a current diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and bipolar type. However, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II remains denied as no new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with anxiety. The Veteran is entitled to new VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the remaining issues, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including right shoulder, back, neck, and psychiatric conditions. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Board has denied service connection for breathing difficulties, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including manic depression, alcohol abuse, mood disorder and sleep disorder), a sleep disorder, vertigo with dizziness, and headaches. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The claim of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder was also denied.,Service connection could not be established as the Veteran did not have a current disability that began during or was related to his military service.