Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is no evidence of a current disability during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to a failure to obtain VA examinations that addressed the severity of his psychiatric disability, as well as whether any service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated hypertension and GERD.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted based on a supplemental claim filed in February 2021, which addressed the initial rating decision from February 3, 2021. The award of past-due benefits for TDIU is eligible for attorney fees.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (specifically Chronic Adjustment Disorder) is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as nervous condition) has been granted. Service connection for chronic sinusitis is also granted, but the Veteran's prostate cancer and chronic kidney disease claims remain denied.

New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of colorectal cancer.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of right lung nodules and COPD.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of loss of teeth secondary to colorectal cancer.,New evidence has been received that supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of a kidney condition.,New and relevant evidence has been received that supports the reopening of the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression, mood swings, panic attacks, anger issues, and nightmares.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his honorable period of Marine Corps service. The Board also noted that his second period of Navy service, which ended in dishonorable conditions, could not be considered for VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and medical opinion in September 2020 are inadequate, requiring further development to determine the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in pre-decisional duty to assist, and additional medical examinations are needed for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TBI, and headaches.

The Veteran's appeal seeking an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for schizophrenia unspecified is dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn their appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent from September 22, 2006. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and PTSD) is rated at 30 percent from March 26, 2007. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date earlier than March 19, 2015 for the award of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision found that no evidence or argument was presented to support a claim prior to March 19, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for dry eyes, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder), a left hand condition (carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to cervical condition), and a right hand condition (carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to cervical condition).

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been received to readjudicate the Veteran's service connection claims for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and acquired psychiatric disability. As such, these claims are denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to procedural errors in docketing under the AMA system.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and MDD, is found to be related to his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's tinnitus was first noted during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The AOJ will now consider whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, kidney disease, trigeminal neuralgia pain, an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), right lower peripheral neuropathy, left lower peripheral neuropathy, right peripheral vascular disease, left peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, heart condition, and hypertension are being remanded due to the Veteran missing his VA examinations.,The Board finds that the Veteran presented good cause for having missed his appointments and therefore, the claims must be remanded to afford the Veteran adequate examinations and medical opinions regarding these disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and an additional VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his military service.