Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's continuous ringing in his ears since service is a credible and competent report. However, service connection for psychiatric disability was denied as there is no medical evidence linking any diagnosed condition to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, DJD of the lumbar spine, and DJD of the cervical spine are granted service connection. Service connection for prostate cancer is also granted due to exposure to herbicide agents including Agent Orange during his Vietnam War service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause and continues to deny the claims for service connection due to lack of compliance with remand directives. The case is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a new examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fatigue, headaches, acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and depression), dizziness, and a back condition due to procedural issues and the need for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for TBI. The Veteran's psychiatric disability remains the focus of his appeal, with hepatitis C secondary to that disability also being addressed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide adequate notice and scheduling of a VA examination for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and entitlement to a TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding aggravation.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, finding that it is at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection for secondary disabilities related to his prostate cancer residuals is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to new evidence obtained from the Department of Defense and the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues of PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, right foot condition, left foot condition, and back condition are all being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, PTSD, and acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) are not related to service. The claims for these conditions are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain private treatment records from Dr. Rodriguez Robles, and will need to attempt to obtain these records before proceeding with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder prior to December 18, 2015 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder after December 18, 2015 is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability was reopened on the basis of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted to this extent.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for a lumbar spine disability prior to August 21, 2020 remains denied.,The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated with a separate 10 percent rating since December 15, 2009 due to slight instability. The appeal is denied.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to July 17, 2009 remains denied.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder has been rated with a disability rating in excess of 50 percent since May 20, 2023. The appeal is denied.,The Veteran was granted TDIU effective prior to May 30, 2023.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives and insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to provide the Veteran with proper notice for a scheduled hearing, and because there is insufficient evidence to make a decision on the service connection claim.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that the creation of the debt was due to VA's error and that repayment would cause undue hardship. The decision does not address service connection or exposure basis.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and there is no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.