Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's TBI with psychiatric disability is rated at 70 percent, meeting the criteria for this rating.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 30 percent and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors in not obtaining opinions on whether his current disabilities are related to his service-connected right knee disability, and for a comprehensive mental health examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 10, 2017, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The TDIU was awarded due to his service-connected conditions preventing him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of October 1, 1974 for the grant of service connection for cause of death and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder, is granted service connection. The right knee condition rating remains remanded due to inadequate examination.

Service connection for PFB is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hip pain and thoracolumbar spine disability may be related to service, but further examination and opinion are needed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The decision finds that there is a nexus between the Veteran's in-service experiences and her current mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the failure to schedule VA examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorder, endometriosis, gastrointestinal disorder, hiatal hernia, right hip osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion, left hip osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion, and right knee osteoarthritis with shin splints.

The Veteran's appeals for GERD and erectile dysfunction were dismissed. The appeal for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee disability, right knee disability, bilateral foot disability (including pes planus and hallux valgus), and back disability as secondary to a bilateral knee disability due to the lack of evidence meeting the criteria for a current disability.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and unverified in-service stressor. The RO is instructed to verify the veteran's military service, reconstruct their medical records, and verify the in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating since September 24, 2008.,Prior to May 17, 2010, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is rated at a 30 percent rating. From May 17, 2010, to November 15, 2017, it is rated at a 70 percent rating.

The Board has found that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder) are related to his military service. The claims have been remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected conditions, as well as new evidence of worsening since previous evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for left knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, skin rash, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been reopened. The Board found new and material evidence in the form of the Veteran's testimony regarding her service experiences and symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that an increased rating in excess of this level is not warranted. The Veteran maintains a stable romantic relationship and provides care for his partner after a motor vehicle accident.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to health issues. The Veteran's hypertension is not related to his active duty service, and a VA examination is needed to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders are caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, initially claimed as PTSD, is granted. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea, a respiratory disorder, a digestive disorder, and a cervical spine disorder are remanded.