Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 28, 2019, for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as there is no legal entitlement to such a date.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant and his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back epidermal inclusion cyst, allergic rhinitis, and psychiatric disability (depression, stress, anxiety, and homicidal ideation) have been denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for COPD and PTSD, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder claim due to a duty-to-assist error in the March 2021 VA examination. The Veteran needs an adequate VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his COPD and his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a bone fracture in the left leg, and obstructive sleep apnea have been dismissed due to improper filing of appeals.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is not considered a current disability under VA criteria.,There is no credible evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, related to service. The Veteran did not identify any in-service stressors or events.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and TBI residuals was denied. The evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder) effective July 29, 2019. The decision is mixed as some conditions were granted while others were not.

The Board has granted service connection for back disorder, hemorrhoids, and tinnitus. Service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disabilities, allergic rhinitis, kidney disability, ED, GERD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder disabilities, liver disability, and lung disability. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim for erectile dysfunction/impotence is denied as the new evidence does not relate to this specific issue, while the psychiatric disorder claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of access to certain medical records stored in Vista Imaging or similar repositories. The AOJ is instructed to obtain and associate with the claims file complete updated clinical records, including those from VA and non-VA treatment providers.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent for the period beginning October 27, 2021. The rating was denied as his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for back, left knee, and right knee conditions. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression and anxiety) is remanded due to a misapplication of the presumption of soundness.

The Veteran's tinnitus and voiding dysfunction were denied as not related to her military service. The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, hysterectomy, left ankle condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (phobias), and rhinitis need further examination and opinion.,The Veteran was provided with a remand for additional examinations and opinions to address her claims of tinnitus, voiding dysfunction, bilateral pes planus, hysterectomy, left ankle condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (phobias), and rhinitis.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities is granted from October 1, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his back disability and TDIU are remanded due to procedural errors. The earlier effective dates for DEA eligibility and TDIU are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric condition, fatigue, headaches, heart stent, and rashes on the feet, face, and arms are being remanded due to procedural errors in scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD due to unverified in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus and major depressive disorder is granted, along with the restoration of her ratings for bilateral temporomandibular disorder and both knee disorders. The rating reductions for left and right patellofemoral pain syndrome are dismissed as moot.