Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, urinary incontinence, hepatitis C, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are now pending before the RO.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 30% rating, but the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's neck disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are not found to be related to his military service.,The appeal for a back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% disability evaluation for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and the grant of basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), are both granted as of July 10, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or a link to service.,Before January 1, 2016, the Veteran's headaches were rated at 30 percent and not higher due to lack of very frequent, completely prostrating attacks. Beginning January 1, 2016, his rating was increased to 50 percent based on more severe symptoms.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 70 percent rating for adjustment disorder (psychiatric disability) effective September 23, 2020, finding that there was not actual improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia and a schizoaffective disorder, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's claims folder will be forwarded to an examiner for an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD and diagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD), obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD is granted. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. The claim for increased rating for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist was also denied due to lack of evidence showing more than mild incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower left and right extremity peripheral artery disease are denied as there is no current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in the AOJ's handling of the evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 was dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing their request. The appeals for service connection for PTSD and a right hand disability are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, herpes simplex, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus are all granted service connection. The claims for these conditions were reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for DEA eligibility is dismissed as his eligibility was granted with an effective date of April 29, 2016. The appeal for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance prior to June 27, 2019, is denied due to lack of evidence showing the Veteran required such assistance.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted in the May 2023 rating decision, based on his service-connected psychiatric and back disabilities. This grant is considered past-due benefits eligible for attorney fees.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request, resulting in the dismissal of both PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder claims.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including hair loss, groin pain, pseudofolliculitis barbae, low testosterone, psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss due to lack of current disabilities. The claims for right flat foot and left flat foot were dismissed as the Veteran did not appeal the denial.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is now service-connected based on in-service noise exposure and current disability.,Service connection for diabetes was denied due to lack of evidence showing chronicity or a presumptive link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for further examination.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 7, 2019 for the award of a 50% rating for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability (delusional disorder, persecutory type with major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder). The decision is based on the fact that there was no increase in disability prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 17, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter, for COPD.