Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for psychiatric disorder and liver disability as secondary to a psychiatric disorder due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider all relevant facts in determining whether these conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to insufficient VA examination opinions, unassociated VA treatment records, and potential errors in the June 2021 rating decision regarding service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, PLMD, and non-epileptic seizures are all found to be related to her service. The claims for secondary service connection for PLMD and non-epileptic seizures are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have service connection for hypertension, bilateral eye disorder, erectile dysfunction, or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim of entitlement to service connection for a hearing loss disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI was denied as the evidence did not show total social and occupational impairment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for left ear hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability of left ear hearing loss to an extent recognized as a disability for VA purposes.,Service connection has been granted for allergic rhinitis. The Board finds that the evidence does not establish whether the Veteran's current lumbar spine condition is directly related to his active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her acquired psychiatric disorder and back pain, rendered her unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment as of October 25, 2016. As a result, the Board granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and established eligibility for DEA benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 on that same date.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Board also granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's right hand condition is related to his duties as a rifle rotating demonstrator in the service, and he has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition is related to his duties as part of the silent drill platoon where he was required to use a lot of his upper body for rifle maneuvers. A VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.,The Veteran maintains that he has an acquired psychiatric disorder, major depression, which is related to his military service or physical health problems. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.,The Veteran contends that he is entitled to a higher rating than the currently assigned noncompensable rating for limitation of extension of his right elbow condition (right lateral epicondylitis with tricep tendinitis). A retrospective VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, migraine disability, and right finger disability were denied. The claim for loss of balance was remanded.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed above.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a failure to address certain treatment records and notify the appellant of their non-existence.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is related to service and has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle, right knee, acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and sleep apnea disabilities due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune.,VA is required to provide a VA examination and obtain medical opinions regarding the possible nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic nausea was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a severe gastric ulcer.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar spine disability prior to July 22, 2021, and from July 22, 2021, were both denied due to lack of evidence showing forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with unspecified alcohol-related disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied as there was no total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia, is granted as service-connected. The left shoulder strain is also granted as service-connected. However, the bilateral ankle disability and left thumb disability are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with MST and depression. The evidence supports a finding that his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was incurred during service, and his low back and migraine headache disabilities were aggravated by service. Service connection is granted for the acquired psychiatric disorder but denied for the low back and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as there is no legal entitlement to an earlier effective date than May 7, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, lumbosacral strain with scoliosis, and tinnitus render him so helpless as to require the regular need for aid and attendance. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.