Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral ankle disability, including gastro-soleus equinus syndrome and bilateral pes planus (plantar fasciitis), is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disability was caused by his service-connected bilateral ankle disability. The low back disability is also linked to the service-connected bilateral ankle disability and bilateral feet disabilities.,PTSD is found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service, with a diagnosis of PTSD confirmed in private examination reports.,ED is determined to be secondary to PTSD, as diagnosed by a private examiner.,Obstructive sleep apnea is also found to be secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, kidney conditions, headaches, dermatitis, musculoskeletal conditions of the left shoulder, lumbar spine, knees, and feet.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. section 1151 have been REMANDED due to the need for further development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected phobic disorder prior to April 21, 2014, and referring the case to the Director of Compensation Services if the schedular requirements for a TDIU are not met.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and hepatitis C. Service connection for hepatitis C was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to address VA's duty to assist in obtaining private treatment records and regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors. The Veteran is asked to provide information about their substance abuse and mental health treatment, including from Ingalls Hospital in Chicago.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and seborrheic dermatitis with psychogenic excoriation due to inadequate consideration of his lay statements and medical evidence in previous VA opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and granted service connection for PTSD. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her military service, particularly due to incidents of military sexual trauma (MST) and other stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected psychiatric condition and/or arteriosclerotic heart disease. The VA must obtain a new opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD, is related to active service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for diabetes mellitus (to include complications resulting therefrom), and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability have all been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for heat stroke disability has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The claim of reopening the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include major depressive disorder and insomnia is granted, with a finding that new and material evidence has been received. The Board also grants service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and evaluation to determine service connection, a disability rating, an effective date, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and separate evaluations for her colon condition with colon polyps and GERD are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claim is granted as her current psychiatric disorders are found to be related to in-service sexual assault.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and a left shoulder disability, finding no evidence of current disabilities or in-service stressors that would support the claims.

The Board has ordered remand for further development and examination in order to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability. The issues are being remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to a stressor that occurred during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and depression) and bilateral hearing loss.