Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need to determine if any of her conditions are associated with active duty or inactive duty training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted, as the evidence supports a finding that it had its onset in service. The claims for right ankle sprain residuals and allergies are denied due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to service. Service connection for bilateral flat feet on an aggravation basis is also denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder secondary to her bilateral flat feet is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, but remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to an error in obtaining a medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The initial rating for PFB remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia does not meet the requirements for higher special monthly compensation rates, and his claim is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss are granted service connection. The Veteran's right knee disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and intermittent explosive disorder) are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, radiculopathy of lower extremities, neck disability and associated radiculopathy, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disability due to incomplete information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a low back disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD to allow for further development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability, a bilateral eye disability, left ear hearing loss, a head nodule, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities prior to August 10, 2022, were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for these conditions based on direct evidence.

The Board has ordered remand for further development regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability, secondary to his service-connected disabilities, and for increased ratings and TDIU based on his thoracolumbar degenerative joint and disc disease.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for asthma, schizophrenia, and an unspecified psychotic disorder. The claim for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection as they were incurred during active service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and claimed as depression and anxiety, is also granted service connection as it was incurred during active service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for confusional migraines was reopened due to new and material evidence. The appeal is granted, but the claim for a psychiatric disability remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and exposure basis. The claim for migraine headaches is also remanded for a medical opinion on the severity of the condition without considering medication effects.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has been granted a 100 percent evaluation, and the issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher rating for his left ankle condition, as well as his claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder secondary to his left ankle condition, are being remanded due to the need for further development or clarification.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn. The claims of increased rating for left shoulder disability, recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, and left ankle sprain were denied. Service connection for asthma, GERD, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and adjustment disorder), prostate cancer, and emphysema were all denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is remanded due to a lack of adequate VA examination and causal linkage opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened and granted with a 50% evaluation effective November 2, 2015. The claim for service connection for a low back disability is being remanded due to the lack of evidence indicating intent to seek benefits prior to December 28, 2004.