Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, PTSD, left lower extremity disability, and right lower extremity disability as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to a pre-decisional developmental error. The AOJ did not order an examination to assess the actual severity of his service-connected disabilities, despite evidence suggesting he requires assistance.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to errors in duty to assist. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again with additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will consider service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is seeking secondary service connection, and a new examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as service connection due to reasonable doubt being resolved in his favor.,Right ear hearing loss remains denied, but the issue of entitlement to service connection for right ear hearing loss is remanded for further development.,Entitlement to service connection for a skin condition affecting the left foot is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a skin condition affecting the left foot is remanded for further development.,Bilateral pes planus (flat foot) remains denied, but the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for additional medical records. The Veteran's memory issues, which may be related to his service-connected psychiatric disorder, are under review.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, dementia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder based on exposure to herbicides during the Veteran's service in Thailand. Accrued benefits are also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The decision also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 9, 2019, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) is granted. The effective date corresponds to when the Veteran filed his increased rating claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's neck and back conditions are granted service connection, while bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection for a right leg condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. No one has requested substitution for the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and a need for a VA examination to determine if he has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a psychiatric disorder including PTSD, are granted. The claims will be remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines due to a lack of adequate medical opinions and evidentiary development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his right ring finger fracture was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to MST should be remanded as there were procedural errors in the initial examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to service-connected tinnitus due to procedural issues and inadequate medical opinions. A VA examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 8, 2000, for the award of service connection for schizophrenia. The claim was originally filed in 1997 and reopened in 2014.