Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has found that separate ratings are not warranted for the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue and acquired psychiatric disorder as residuals of his stroke. The claim for memory loss is remanded due to conflicting evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any ankle disorders and acquired psychiatric disorder, including seeking out private treatment records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's pension claim for survivor's benefits was denied due to the appellant's income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR).,Accrued benefits were also denied as there was no pending claim at the time of the Veteran's death.,DIC and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The appeal of the increased rating claim for tinnitus is dismissed. The service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right shoulder disorder, diabetes, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for nervous condition was denied in 1972 due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and service. The Board found no CUE in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and entitlement to a TDIU have been granted. The claim for service connection has been remanded due to the need for another VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and sinusitis. As such, these claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma, was dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement. The claim for tinnitus was granted. The claims for thyroid disability and migraine disability are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD with depression). The issue of secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle condition but has remanded the claim of entitlement to an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has vacated a previous decision and remanded the case due to failure to provide proper notice of an updated VA examination at the Veteran's correct address. The Veteran is entitled to a new examination, confirmation of all applicable psychiatric diagnoses, and etiological opinions regarding each diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the Veteran's current condition is associated with personal assault trauma incurred during active service. The decision was based on new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to difficulties in contacting the Veteran and ensuring substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for acquired psychiatric disorder and migraines, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to conflicting evidence regarding the onset and causation of his claimed disabilities. The appeals are currently pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD), gout, and obstructive sleep apnea due to potential theories of service connection not previously considered.,Additional evidence was submitted since the last SSOC, including VA treatment records from October 2020. The Board has also requested an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's low back disability.