Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his exposure to toxic substances (TERA) and delayed onset hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed the claims for increased ratings for Erectile Dysfunction and Hypertension, and has remanded the issues of a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is reopened and the Board finds it at least as likely as not related to drug use during service. The back disorder, GERD, trigger fingers in both hands, right shoulder disorder, hyperlipidemia, and respiratory disorder (likely COPD) claims are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claim for residuals of injury to the jaw and mouth, including a dental disorder, is reopened and the Board finds it at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury. The acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (likely referring to PTSD), hypertension, and right shoulder disorder claims are all remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for restoration of competency to handle VA benefits due to his mental incapacity, finding that he lacks the mental capacity to manage his finances.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to readjudicate his claims for service connection for psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), type II diabetes mellitus, and back disability based on new evidence. However, service connection is denied for all three conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as nervous condition with anxiety reaction, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the January 1973 rating decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran's psychiatric condition was caused or aggravated by his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at the highest possible level (70 percent), and no higher rating is granted.,His gall bladder disability is currently rated at 10 percent, with no evidence of severe symptoms.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (chronic depression), and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, manifested by chronic adjustment disorder, has prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since June 4, 1996. On and after August 30, 2002, the Veteran is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder prior to August 21, 2017, and in excess of 70 percent from August 21, 2017, and thereafter, have not been met.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome and spondylosis. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder, is remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a left ankle disability is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD).

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for fibrocystic disease of the right breast, a heart disorder (including mitral valve prolapse), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression). The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension and tinnitus have been granted service connection, but his rhabdomyolysis and acquired psychiatric disorder remain unresolved due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded nine issues related to service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, depression, insomnia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. The Veteran's in-service stressors include exposure to the noise of cannon fire and guard duty.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, right elbow, left elbow, right wrist, and left wrist disorders. The acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety) is also remanded.

Service connection for a right shoulder disability, thoracic spine disability, and cervical spine disability has been denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to lack of current diagnoses.