Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a scar left index finger from laceration is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and a left knee disability are remanded, as the evidence does not support their grant. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is also remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for PTSD and has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD.

Your claims for service connection have been dismissed as the Veteran's appeal is concurrent with his Higher-Level Review request.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, must be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The AOJ did not get medical nexus opinions for all diagnosed disorders other than PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the Veteran's claim was reopened based on new and material evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, but with a noncompensable evaluation effective April 30, 2020. The Board also remanded several other issues related to various conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as right knee strain. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the right knee issue.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in assessing service connection for any acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with new medical opinions and evidence considered.

The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings for his service-connected psychiatric condition is remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination in assessing his current symptoms and medical history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of military personnel records, potential toxic exposure during service, and inadequate VA examinations. The claims are being remanded to obtain these records and conduct further evaluations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection due to new and relevant evidence. The Veteran is now granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for his acquired psychiatric condition was denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to July 14, 2020 was also denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent disabling prior to October 24, 2018 and 100 percent thereafter. The claim for TDIU prior to September 27, 2011 is dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues related to his psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, bilateral shoulder disorders, and diabetes. The VA is required to provide examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed because the Veteran's claim was granted in a prior decision. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral flat feet are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been presented regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA, secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed because the request for an extension of time to file a Notice of Disagreement as to the October 24, 2019 rating decision was denied.

The Veteran's dementia is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism is granted as service-connected based on presumptive exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Board has determined that the February 2022 Supplemental Claim was timely and granted, allowing for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability.

An initial 50 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted prior to November 14, 2018.,A TDIU is granted from October 8, 2015.