Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his military service, specifically incidents involving a ship collision and attending his sister's funeral during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability is reopened, and the claims for sleep apnea, back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and TDIU are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation of eczema is dismissed. The Board grants service connection for a vestibular disorder secondary to sinusitis and stress urinary incontinence.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (depression/anxiety) and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, but both issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral foot disorder, dental trauma upper front teeth, residuals of a broken nose, low back disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence. Additional medical records are needed from Social Security Administration, and VA examinations are required for each issue.

The petition to reopen the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders is granted. The appeal is allowed to that extent only, and the issues are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with an average hearing acuity of Level I in both ears.,For the period prior to September 22, 2022, the Veteran's osteoarthritis of the right shoulder was not productive of limitation of motion or other impairment. After that date, it is rated as 40 percent disabling and above 40 percent thereafter.,The left wrist disorder did not manifest during service, is not otherwise etiologically related to service, arthritis did not manifest within one year of discharge, and is not caused by the Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis. The acquired psychiatric disorder (Persistent Depressive Disorder) was also found not to be secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and/or tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, finding that there was no evidence linking his acquired psychiatric disorder to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issues are being remanded to develop additional theories of entitlement related to exposure to chemicals or toxins during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder alone is preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and he is granted a TDIU.,The Veteran has been found to be permanently housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury. The claims for lumbar spine and acquired psychiatric disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea began during active service and is granted.,The Veteran has a current acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and alcohol use disorder related to his in-service stressor. A VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, an acquired psychiatric condition (other than PTSD), and PTSD. However, the claims were denied as there is no evidence of a permanent worsening of pre-existing conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's skin condition is presumed to be related to her Gulf War service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records. The issues include his acquired psychiatric disorder, cervical spine condition, and low back condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, are not considered to be related to military service or MST. The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence of a valid PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, left and right lower leg radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), and headaches. Service connection was denied for prostate disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, particularly regarding the Veteran's employment status and service treatment records. The Regional Office is instructed to obtain all relevant information and provide a comprehensive examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service, specifically in-service experiences.

The Board has remanded the case due to unfulfilled duty to assist directives and scheduling issues for a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being considered for service connection.