Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and initial compensable disability rating for arthritis of the left fifth finger to include a mallet deformity were denied. The appeal was remanded due to unclear information regarding the causes of the Veteran's neurological symptoms.

The Veteran's kidney disorder claim is denied as there is no current disability.,For the period from April 14, 2016 to April 14, 2023, the service-connected hypertension was rated at 50 percent. From April 14, 2023 onwards, it was rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as there is no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a minimum evaluation for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control.,The Veteran's heart disorder claim is remanded as the VA examiner needs to provide opinions on service connection and aggravation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia, clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. Therefore, service connection is denied.

Service connection granted for chronic sinusitis under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits.,Service connection granted for headaches secondary to service-connected chronic sinusitis.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional medical inquiry into the claims of an acquired psychiatric disorder and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular Aid & Attendance. The Veteran is service-connected for multiple sclerosis, but not for any specific psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and Hepatitis C due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active duty. The Veteran is required to provide details about his claimed in-service stressors, and both claims are pending further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, back disorder, neck disorder, right leg disorder, and left leg disorder are all considered.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions listed above.

The Board dismissed the issue of service connection for obesity. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including attention deficit disorder and chronic anxiety), a cervical spine condition, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service, specifically working on a burial detail.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), type II diabetes mellitus (DMII), and syncope due to incomplete VA examinations and failure to provide a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability and acquired psychiatric disability due to service, including PTSD and depression. The VA will conduct further examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spinal stenosis with degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) due to new evidence not having been considered in the first instance.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD) have been granted service connection. However, the effective dates for these conditions are not earlier than September 1, 2007.,The left ankle condition has been reopened due to new evidence, but its service connection remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no current disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder/arm disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a potential error in not considering evidence of behavioral changes during service that may indicate mental health symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.,Service connection was also denied for various conditions, including a back disability, left foot disability, chronic body tremors, arteriovenous malformation, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction due to concerns about the sufficiency of the current evidence, particularly regarding the relationship between the Veteran's in-service personal assault and his current psychiatric conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Service connection was also denied for a circulatory disorder and a foot disorder. The appeal is not about service connection to hepatitis C.