Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including hearing loss, tinnitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostatitis, hypertension, depression, hypothyroidism, anemia with iron deficiency, sleep apnea, upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, are all denied.,No evidence of in-service injury or disease is found to be related to the Veteran's current conditions.

The Veteran's lower back condition, left and right sciatic nerve conditions, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety) are all granted.,However, the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending as it requires further examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, previously rated at 50 percent, is now granted a rating of 70 percent effective February 13, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss were denied as there was no evidence of a claim prior to February 24, 2020.,The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss was denied due to the average puretone threshold being at Level II (noncompensable).,Service connection for esophageal disorder and IBS were denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and service.,Service connection for a back disability, right shoulder disability, respiratory disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder were granted.

The Veteran is found incompetent to handle her VA funds due to multiple psychiatric symptoms and frequent hospitalizations, despite receiving 100% disability pay.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further research into his in-service stressor. The AOJ is instructed to obtain missing service treatment and personnel records, as well as SSA medical records. They are also asked to clarify when the helicopter crash occurred and conduct research on relevant unit histories.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.,Service connection for OSA is also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder likely arose during or as a result of his active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further adjudication due to their inextricability with another claim, specifically the cause of death. The dental condition and psychiatric condition claims are being reconsidered.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted a 20 percent rating prior to July 16, 2020 and denied for ratings in excess of 20 percent thereafter. Other issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received, but the diabetes and acquired psychiatric disability issues remain unresolved. The Veteran's schizophrenia claim is reopened, but further development is needed as his in-service diagnosis is unclear.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining service personnel records, treatment records, verification of stressors, and examinations to determine if current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and right foot and left foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis or relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The Veteran is also granted a total disability rating from October 1, 2016 for his acquired psychiatric disorder. However, the Veteran's claims for left knee and right knee disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence being in equipoise.,Other issues related to hearing loss, psychiatric disorders, hip and knee disabilities, foot disabilities, seizure disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, kidney disability, eye disability, and hepatitis are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and remanded the case for a VA examination regarding a left eye disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's testimony indicates his symptoms began in-service, but VA records show he received treatment for mental health issues in the late 1980s or early 1990s.

The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for PTSD is denied. The claims for increased ratings for back and right-knee disabilities, as well as the claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) and residuals of TBI are all remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD and diagnosed as bipolar II disorder) is currently rated at 50 percent. The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, which could impact his TDIU claim.

The appeal of the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for schizophrenia disorder, schizo-affective type with paranoid features and substance abuse, and PTSD is denied. The case is REMANDED for further action on this issue.,TDIU prior to August 2, 2012, is remanded.