Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and special monthly compensation (SMC) are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including medical opinions regarding his psychiatric disabilities, headaches, and need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder, a right shoulder disorder, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims were based on his reported military experiences but no specific diagnoses or supporting evidence was provided in the decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder is rated at 100% since May 11, 2017. The Board also found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were constant or nearly so and refractory to therapy. The claims for service connection for sleep disabilities, headaches, psychiatric disorders, IBS, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder as new and relevant evidence was not received, and the Veteran's symptoms were found to be more likely due to untreated OSA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran seeks service connection for these conditions, which are related to injuries sustained during active duty.

The Board has found that the evidence does not support service connection for pancreatic neoplasm or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and potentially locate VA treatment records from before June 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including personality disorder and depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct or secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back disability, as well as the TDIU rating. The new evidence suggests that these conditions may be related to service, but further medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if he has any of these conditions, and whether they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his pending claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for obsessive compulsive disorder with psychotic features and paranoid schizophrenia was granted, effective September 28, 2021. The Board found that the increase in disability occurred within one year prior to May 25, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for schizophrenia, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety and depression, and migraine headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions due to lack of credible historical information.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, and sleep apnea are denied due to a lack of credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 24, 2013 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities precluding the Veteran from securing and following gainful employment since that date.

The Board has found that the appellant does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including for heart conditions, acquired psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), hypertension, cervical spine condition, bilateral shoulder conditions, elbow conditions, wrist conditions, hip conditions, knee conditions, ankle conditions, or foot conditions. The claims are being remanded to obtain appropriate medical examinations and opinions.,The Board has found that the appellant does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including for heart conditions, acquired psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), hypertension, cervical spine condition, bilateral shoulder conditions, elbow conditions, wrist conditions, hip conditions, knee conditions, ankle conditions, or foot conditions. The claims are being remanded to obtain appropriate medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for TMJ with arthritis and APD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for TMJ, as his interincisal range was between 30 to 34 mm without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods. For APD, the Veteran's disability most closely approximated a 30 percent rating, warranting continued assignment of the current 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's schizophrenia was aggravated by active-duty service, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.