Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate statements of reasons or bases for denying service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The VA examiner's opinions are deemed insufficient and need further development.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, thus his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's insomnia, right eye scar, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression) are all found to be related to his period of active service.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no persuasive evidence that the condition began during service or is related to a service-connected injury.,The Veteran's claims for headaches and vision loss were also denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headache disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted. The claim for lower back disorder is denied.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus is granted, but the other claims of service connection are remanded due to lack of evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and needs further examination regarding whether service-connected conditions have aggravated the Veteran's psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examiner to address whether the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric disability was aggravated by his in-service right arm/cervical spine injury and its impact on his death.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors did not actually occur. The Board granted service connection for depression/MDD based on credible evidence of record.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of ingrown toenails, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a neck disability as the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disorders are not service-connected due to a lack of evidence showing their onset or aggravation during her active duty. The acquired psychiatric disorder is also not service-connected as there is no clear and specific etiology related to her military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that this rating adequately reflects his occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety and depression, have been reopened. The claim for service connection for a back disability, restless leg syndrome (left leg), and restless leg syndrome (right leg) is remanded. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70 percent, meeting the criteria for a TDIU. The Board finds that his disability prevents him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to assess the severity of her knee disabilities, determine the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorder, and address any aggravation by her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability provides a greater benefit than nonservice-connected pension, so the claim for pension is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for stroke disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and speech disorder due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 17, 2007 for the grant of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy is dismissed.,An initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability characterized as insomnia disorder with non-sleep disorder, mental comorbidity, and medical comorbidity, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood is denied.,A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral hands is denied.,A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for a back disability characterized as degenerative disc disease and stenosis of the lumbar spine, status post lumbosacral strain, is denied.,A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is not granted.