Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to MST, but the claim for secondary service connection for a sleep disorder is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current sleep disorder and her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral flat feet, acquired psychiatric condition, lip injury, left shoulder condition, hypertension, and back condition have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are granted in part.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, due to the Veteran's in-service assault and/or MST. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder (to include hypertension and premature atrial contractions) has been reopened, and the claim is granted.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the TDIU claim.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is not service-connected and requires further examination to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's asthma and acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, are remanded for further development as VA has not yet fulfilled its duty to assist in developing the claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the rate specified in U.S.C. § 1114(o) due to suffering disability under which would entitle him to two or more of the rates provided in one or more subsections (l) through (n), and also granted SMC at the rate specified in 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) due to his need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, migraines, GERD, restless leg syndrome, and a respiratory disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for HIV, gastrointestinal conditions, CTS and wrist disabilities, epididymitis, left testis condition, penile condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further action on cervical spine, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, thoracolumbar spine, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral knee conditions, and temporary total disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to lack of compliance with examination requirements, need for new evidence, and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD (including generalized anxiety disorder and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder), is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for hypertension is denied.,Service connection for OSA, to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, is denied.,Service connection for a left foot disability is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, finding that his current diagnosis is as likely as not attributable to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for right knee strain has been withdrawn. Service connection is granted for PTSD and TMJ pain disorder, but the claim for a sleep disorder and TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD has been reopened and remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to include as secondary to a service-connected right knee disability (with intermediary obesity) has been reopened and remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depression and PTSD, as secondary to a service-connected right knee condition has been reopened and remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient records and the need for further medical examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence received since the last final denial. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and depression), migraines secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep apnea secondary to migraine disorder. The Veteran's hearing loss is not rated higher than 0%.