Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and personality disorders is being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis of PTSD. The Board finds that a new VA examination and addendum opinions are needed to reconcile the conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.,Service connection for PTSD is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has found that the remand directives have not been substantially accomplished and requires further development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot, left knee, and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since then. The decision is based on direct evidence of in-service onset and continuity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has found that there was substantial compliance issues with the prior remand directives and thus requires another remand for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of any psychiatric disabilities diagnosed during the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as all diagnosed psychiatric disorders have been granted and assigned a 100 percent rating. The issue of TDIU prior to May 13, 2016 is before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and multiple sclerosis have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requested additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development, including failure to obtain VA examinations and verify in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD; sleep disorder; lumbar spine disability; right lower extremity disability; left lower extremity disability; skin disability; right shoulder disability; left shoulder disability; bilateral hearing loss; tinnitus; headaches; and dizziness. The Veteran's period of active service is not established as honorable.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and personality disorder, as there was no evidence of such disorders during or within one year after service. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his military service.,Service connection for a kidney disorder was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of previously denied claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and service connection for OSA. The Veteran's representative argued that his self-medication with alcohol led to the development of both conditions, which may be related to hazing during military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned. The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted, but the claim for service connection for MDD is denied.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to the submission of new VA treatment records and medical examination results.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral arm numbness, back disorder, and psychiatric disorders due to potential issues with the opinions provided. The Veteran's service connection claims are not granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and schizophrenia with depressive symptoms, is at least as likely as not related to his service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right ear hearing loss, and asthma due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.