Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee disability and remanded the issue of rating his psychiatric disability.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding new and material evidence. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TDIU, and DEA under Chapter 35. The Veteran is to be provided a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed mental health conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, was granted. The claim for service connection for the low back disorder is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service. The claim for service connection for the acquired psychiatric condition remains pending as new evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and depression. The claim will be reconsidered with updated VA treatment records and a new opinion from the examiner.

The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for CAD was dismissed due to his withdrawal at the July 2015 hearing.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was denied as there is no credible evidence that the current condition is related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for initial ratings and service connection for various conditions. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service treatment records and requests for private medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran not reporting for a VA examination and unclear representation. The Veteran will be given another chance to appear at an examination, and his representative status needs clarification.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and incontinence, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed due to his Vietnam Era service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was granted a 70% disability rating for the period from December 2, 2005 to January 24, 2012. The Board found that the symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted service connection. The Veteran's cervical spine disability, diabetes mellitus, and secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective June 22, 2007. The Board found the Veteran unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities as of that date.

The Board denied service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including PTSD and Depression) due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings, lack of VA treatment records, and need for further medical opinions regarding the etiology of any present psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to in-service exposure to infectious diseases, including mad cow disease. The Veteran's multiple sclerosis and acquired psychiatric disorder are being reviewed as they may be related to his claimed exposure.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is characterized by marked knee disability, and he is granted a separate rating of 30 percent from July 30, 2009 forward for the right knee instability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression and PTSD is granted an increased rating of 70 percent from February 28, 2011 forward.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted. The right ankle disability is not service-connected due to lack of a current disability related to service. The acquired psychiatric disorders are service-connected as they are linked to an in-service stressor. The erectile dysfunction is also service-connected as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders.