Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal of the spine disability other than cervical spine disability due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,Service connection for neck and right shoulder disabilities was denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connected. The appeal for service connection for a neck disability and psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a psychiatric disorder and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right leg condition is denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety, depression, PTSD) and headaches are remanded.,Further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions are needed to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence, as well as issues related to hypertension, kidney disorder, stroke residuals, and PTSD. The Veteran is also requested to provide Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's skin cancer, chronic arthritis, acquired psychiatric disability (depression), osteoporosis, and cervical condition were not found to be related to his service.,All diagnoses were either not present during service or within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral arterial disease, a condition claimed as removal of lumps from head, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence or examination.

The Veteran's mild facet arthropathy (claimed as low back injury) and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted service connection. The right shoulder disability, left knee replacement, right knee replacement, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are denied service connection.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for schizophrenia, finding that new and material evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right ankle disability was denied. The Board found that the severity of the disability did not warrant a higher rating. Additionally, the Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied as he could engage in sedentary employment despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected TBI.,The Veteran's low back and left knee disorders have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's skin disorder is granted with a 10% rating. The claim for service connection for back disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for residuals of a left wrist injury, lumbar spine disability, and ankle disabilities. The claim for PTSD is also being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. A new VA examination is needed to determine if a current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, erectile dysfunction (ED) to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU). The remand requires obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities and ED, as well as a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for upper back pain, respiratory disorders, pleural effusion/pneumothorax, ulcers, GERD, erectile dysfunction, infectious mononucleosis, migraines, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including service connection claims for various conditions and a TDIU rating. The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.