Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50% effective from the date of the decision.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and the need for further analysis of service connection.

The Board has remanded multiple claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and records, including those related to service connection and disability ratings.

The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions, including Bell's Palsy and residuals of a total hysterectomy. Service connection claims were also remanded for further review.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no final decision can be made regarding the service connection claims.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for service-connected disabilities is granted, and his increased rating claim for the lumbar spine disability prior to May 4, 2021, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities are reopened. The Board will remand these issues to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection.,The claim for erectile dysfunction is also remanded due to its inextricability with the psychiatric disorder issue.,The Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus is dismissed, and his claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are reopened. The Board will remand these issues to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused him to be in need of regular aid and assistance, leading to a grant of special month compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current disability for service connection of bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development.

The Board has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability due to a lack of compliance with prior remand directives and the need for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient development, including the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was awarded attorney fees based on the full amount of past-due benefits awarded in the May 2023 Rating Decision, rather than the actual amount paid.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder claim is remanded due to new evidence indicating a change in diagnosis from borderline personality disorder to bipolar disorder.,The Veteran's left and right knee disability claims are remanded as there is new evidence of ongoing pain since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an acquired psychiatric disability are remanded due to inadequate medical examinations. The Board requires further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions, specifically whether they are related to service or aggravated by other service-connected conditions.

An earlier effective date of September 27, 2019, is granted for the increased rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.,An earlier effective date of September 27, 2019, is granted for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of a psychiatric disability has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability from August 2, 2002 to March 10, 2020 was partially remanded. The Board has now granted a 100% rating effective December 19, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her medical records.,The Veteran's right little finger healed fracture disability is also being remanded for further examination and development.,Service connection for right foot synovitis due to Still's Disease, left wrist CTS, and a right knee disability are all being remanded. The Veteran claims these conditions were caused by exposure to environmental agents at FTMC or secondary to her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is also being remanded for further examination and development of her medical records.,Service connection for a right knee disability is being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding when the Veteran's right knee problems started.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with MST, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is being remanded. The Veteran claims these conditions were caused by in-service personal assault.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which she contends are related to her military service.