Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the diagnosed conditions. The Veteran's schizophrenia is presumed preexisting, and further examination is needed to determine if it was aggravated by service or natural progression.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at a 10 percent disability rating, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability is remanded due to inextricably intertwined issues of service connection and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder with anxious stress, is granted. The most probative evidence indicates that this condition first manifested during active duty.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The Veteran's current condition is found to be caused by his service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious stress.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen these claims. The claim for residuals of a gunshot wound (GSW) of the left ankle was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than depressive disorder and a heart disability due to incomplete development of records and failure to obtain a medical opinion as requested.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his military service, and therefore, service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for liver disability and psychiatric disability due to new evidence associated with his case, including personnel records from Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee conditions, but has remanded the claims for respiratory condition, acquired psychiatric condition, headaches, and bladder condition due to lack of VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted since the May 2017 rating decision. The Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is linked to his reported in-service stressors, and he meets the criteria for a DSM-V diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, back disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions on the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorder, back disability, and right ear hearing loss. The broken nose claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The examiner is instructed to determine if the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service and whether he experienced any stressors during service that could support a PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's tinnitus and low back condition are granted service connection.,Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hypertension, testicle condition, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) due to exposure to environmental hazards during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia disorder was reopened and granted effective March 24, 2014. He previously had a denial in 1976 due to lack of evidence within one year of separation from military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a left knee disability, psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD), and sleep disability due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to failure of the Veteran to appear for VA examinations and provide additional information. The Veteran is homeless, which may constitute good cause for missing the examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence. The back disability, left hip disability, and depression claim are all being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and unclear etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric conditions. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, anxiety) and alcohol abuse disorder.

Service connection for a chronic lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, and tinnitus has been granted.,Service connection for hypertension, headache disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder has not been established.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural defect in filing a VA Form 10182 instead of a VA Form 21-0958. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is now on the merits.