Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) is rated at a 70 percent disability rating as of July 20, 2020. The effective date for this increased rating is also July 20, 2020.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for left shoulder degenerative arthritis, right shoulder degenerative arthritis, left foot degenerative arthritis, and right foot degenerative arthritis. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Appellant's military service.

The claims of service connection for left hip fracture, left femur shaft fracture, left tibial plateau fracture, and left elbow fracture are dismissed as the Veteran did not properly initiate an appeal.,The claim of service connection for brain disease due to trauma (postconcussion syndrome with tinnitus, headaches, and history of ear injury) is dismissed because it was related to willful misconduct.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Other Specified Trauma and Stressor Disorder, is related to military sexual trauma during active service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a respiratory disorder (claimed as asthma and COPD), and Parkinson's disease. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a left foot disorder other than pes planus and an acquired mental disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain clarification on the nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's qualifying period of active duty service.

The Veteran's schizophrenia is rated at 100% since June 13, 2019. An earlier effective date of February 11, 2009 for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 70 percent for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder prior to March 15, 2021 is denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection remains September 18, 2012.

The Board has denied service connection for a left knee disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine strain, degenerative joint disease, psychiatric disability (PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU for the entire appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral foot condition, right knee disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiology related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for diabetes, heart impairment, and hearing loss. The psychiatric impairment and skin impairment claims have been remanded due to new evidence submitted.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is denied as it was not factually ascertainable that he was unemployable in the year prior to September 8, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified stressor and trauma disorder and major depressive disorder, is found to be related to his service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD and schizophrenia due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings related to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, as well as the award of TDIU. The decisions are not appealable due to their ministerial nature.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, front head scar, and an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) are not granted. The case is being remanded to provide the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.