Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

Your initial claim for a higher rating for your service-connected psychiatric disability has been denied because you are already receiving the maximum available rating (100%).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder disorder, and right shoulder disorder are being remanded because they are inextricably intertwined with the implementation of his award for chronic osteomyelitis of the right lower extremity with a BKA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder warrants a rating of 70 percent, but not higher. The evidence does not support an increased rating or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, left and right knees, and bilateral feet due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent evaluation for service-connected psychiatric condition from April 12, 2022, was granted. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is now moot as the Veteran is already receiving a 100 percent rating.,An effective date of August 10, 2022, but no earlier, for special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound criteria was granted due to the Veteran's service-connected chronic kidney disease with hypertension. Basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) from April 12, 2022, was also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a failure to provide the Veteran with a VA examination. The claims are remanded because there is evidence of in-service exposure to smoke inhalation from smoke grenades in an enclosed area.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims include psychiatric disorders, headache disorder, and right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits and remands the case for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraines, sinusitis, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric condition due to missing service treatment records from March 2008 to August 2013 during the Veteran's Army Reserve service.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to a failure to provide a VA examination or obtain medical nexus opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate medical opinions and a failure to consider all pertinent lay and medical evidence.

Your service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder has been rated at 100% since July 31, 2024. As a result, your claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is moot and dismissed.

The Veteran's left knee disability is found to be related to his active service. The Board granted the claim for service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as he meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, and his inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's reported stressors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, other specified trauma related disorder, and other specified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, vertigo, diabetes mellitus, heart disability, gastrointestinal problems, and pancreatitis have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran's service treatment records and post-service VA treatment records indicate he may have an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service.

The petition to readjudicate the previously denied claims of service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The claim of service connection for hypertension and COPD/chronic bronchitis is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. No rating decisions were made on any of the claims.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines have been granted service connection, with the latter being readjudicated as part of the original claim.