Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has found that the VA examination and medical opinions are inadequate, as they improperly relied on lack of in-service evidence and failed to adequately address the Veteran's assertions regarding onset and continuity of symptoms. The case is therefore remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board's decision to deny service connection for any acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, was vacated due to a denial of due process because the decision was issued before the expiration of the Veteran's extension request.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for TBI and SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to potential toxic exposure in service, including Gulf War service. The Veteran is presumed to have a toxic exposure unless there is affirmative evidence to establish no toxic exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine disability and acquired psychiatric disabilities are related to service. The original opinions were inadequate as they did not consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his in-service experiences.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder, is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board found that the Appellant did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding the September 2012 statement of the case, and thus denied her claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran is also remanded for additional examinations related to his claimed disabilities, including bilateral feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, skin, frequent urination, migraines, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and Bell's palsy.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for sleep apnea. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including marijuana and alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's in-service suicide attempt is also a relevant factor.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for bilateral pes planus was withdrawn. The appeals for a higher rating for right wrist and ankle sprains were denied, with the right ankle sprain being remanded due to insufficient evidence. Service connection for left ankle disorder and psychiatric conditions is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to proceed further.

The Veteran withdrew her claim for an increased initial rating for her acquired psychiatric disorder, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for psychiatric disability, right lower extremity reflex sympathetic dystrophy, gastrointestinal disability, and tinnitus due to new evidence. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The appellant's appeal for accrued benefits is dismissed as she was recognized as the substitute claimant and her rights are greater than those for accrued benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and other pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and other pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected psychiatric disorder, left knee and right knee disabilities, gout, stroke, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, actinic keratosis, bilateral knee scars, ear and forearm scars, sleep apnea, and TDIU. The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records need to be considered before a decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional disability compensation and service connection for a heart condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, as these issues are inextricably intertwined with the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to complications from a May 2017 colonoscopy.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a VA examination and further review due to insufficient evidence regarding his service connection for sleep disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.