Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection for various knee and spine disorders, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need to obtain updated medical records from private providers and to provide VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no current disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The issues include service connection and rating for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, skin disability, respiratory disorder, blurred vision, and memory loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia) based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding the onset of symptoms during service and their continuity since.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his headaches, sleep apnea, and left leg disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder, and sarcoidosis have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA spine examination to determine if any current cervical spine disorders are related to service. The acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea claims have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The issue of service connection for left knee strain is dismissed as it was granted in a previous rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder, remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a respiratory disability, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of amputation of the left middle finger is denied. The Board finds that the disability most closely approximates an amputation at the proximal interphalangeal joint or proximal thereto without metacarpal resection, warranting a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability due to MST is remanded for further evaluation and opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically insomnia disorder. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran experienced sleep issues during and after his military service, with a specific incident in the Philippines being a significant factor.

The Veteran's claims for migraines, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and vitamin deficiency have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) has been granted. The Board found that there is at least approximate balance of evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inconsistencies in previous VA opinions and the need for additional medical examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, requires additional development due to incomplete notice and potential need for verification of in-service stressor. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's hepatitis disability is not established as a current condition. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of a current hepatitis disability.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression due to MST is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus are being remanded for further examination. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is still pending, with the issue of tinnitus having been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to asbestos exposure, including for PTSD and sleep apnea. The issues are related to hazardous exposures during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder).

The Veteran withdrew his appeals before the Board, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for shin splints of the right and left lower extremities, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and adjustment disorder), hypertension, and thoracic spine disorder have been denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical records and examinations.