Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations for bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorders, including MDD with anxiety. The examinations were related to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is related to his active service. The Board has granted the claim for service connection.

The Board has vacated the July 20, 2022 decision that granted an effective date of August 10, 2010 for a TDIU because it did not consider the pre-August 10, 2010 time period. The case is remanded to determine if earlier effective dates are warranted.

The Veteran's left knee disability was granted service connection, while other claims for various disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder categorized as an other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are due to in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's appeal of the increased disability rating for pes planus is dismissed. The Board has remanded several issues related to migraines, bilateral knee and ankle disorders, eczema, and a psychiatric disorder due to service.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected back disability.,His acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD with major depressive disorder, is also granted as secondary to his service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to new evidence submitted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the claims for service connection of various conditions, including right ankle, cervical spine, right hip, head injuries (including headaches), acquired psychiatric disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease, bilateral pes planus, and Parkinson's disease. The VA will obtain relevant records from SSA and VA treatment providers and conduct new examinations to provide a clear determination on these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate development, including failing to schedule a VA examination for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The issue of service connection for a sleep disturbance disability is deferred until further development on the psychiatric disorders is completed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied due to the lack of corroborated in-service stressor. The right knee disability claim is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for VA examinations and opinions to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and bilateral foot disability clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service or were aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's March 14, 2014, VA Form 9 was timely filed and reinstated the appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety/depression, has been denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of such conditions.,The Veteran's prostate cancer with residuals voiding dysfunction and scar is currently rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and low back disability are granted service connection, while the Veteran is awarded a 50% rating for his migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions and a need for another VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of a left shoulder condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and PTSD. As a result, the Board dismissed these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that her disability rating for PTSD already covers all of her psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective August 21, 2021.