Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to April 13, 2011 is denied. The Board grants a TDIU from April 13, 2011 and finds that his service-connected disabilities preclude substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for new VA examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of her migraines, acquired psychiatric disorder, and right hip chronic strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD or depression, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of bilateral knee disability and psychiatric disability. The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is denied as it did not result from VA care or treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability manifested by tingling and numbness of both legs and feet, cervical spine disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral elbow disorder, bilateral knee disorder, or depression or other acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are denied as secondary to service-connected mechanical low back pain.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and a mood disorder on the bipolar spectrum, finding that both conditions are attributable to service.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of an injury to the right foot. The Veteran's left knee and lumbar spine disabilities are pending, as is his claim for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headaches are unrelated to his military service and denied service connection for cephalgia.

The Veteran's claim for a gastrointestinal disorder and depression have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, service connection is not granted as there is no current diagnosis or link between these conditions and active service.,Service connection has not been established for either a gastrointestinal disorder or an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression).

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The issues include PTSD, sleep disorder, and unemployability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining missing VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his hemorrhoids. An addendum opinion on the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder will also be needed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of this case.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The diagnoses of these conditions are based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and medical evidence supporting their etiology.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, and macular degeneration with right optic atrophy are found to be related to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current chronic adjustment disorder is related to his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of mental health treatment provided to the Veteran in 1983 and providing a medical opinion on whether bipolar disorder is causally connected to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including lumbar strain, a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of prostate cancer, bilateral leg condition, sleep apnea, and headaches. The effective date for these benefits is July 25, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the etiology of his respiratory disorder and acquired psychiatric disability.