Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression, as well as his claim for service connection for a back disability due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically a lack of an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The AOJ is instructed to arrange for an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder, was manifested by decreased work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress or symptomatology controlled by continuous medication prior to July 30, 2018. As of July 30, 2018, the Veteran's psychiatric condition resulted in reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for hearing loss have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches has been granted, but his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) secondary to headaches has been denied.

The Board has dismissed the claims for entitlement to service connection for a substance abuse disorder and Hepatitis C. The previously denied claim for schizophrenia was reopened, but the issue of service connection remains remanded due to additional development needed.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, right ankle disability, bilateral foot disabilities, and upper respiratory disability (to include bronchitis) due to lack of a current diagnosis or functional impairment. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability and whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for residuals of a heat stroke, headache condition, right leg condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and heart condition. The appeals are granted to this extent.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for a left ankle disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a sleep disorder, finding that her symptoms are part of her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, neck disability, right knee disability, and psychiatric disability due to their proximate relationship to the Veteran's service-connected left above the knee amputation. The Veteran is also granted a 20 percent rating for her scar associated with her left above the knee amputation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach issues, PTSD, and a back disability is being remanded due to lack of current diagnoses. The claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has granted service connection for IBS, joint pain, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, all of which are considered symptoms of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI) related to the Veteran's Gulf War service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, including hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia, acquired psychiatric disability, right shoulder disability, skin disease, dental disability, hepatitis B, left shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, microscopic hematuria, GERD, and hypertension. The Board found no evidence of in-service incurrence or a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and left hip disability. Service connection is now granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee arthritis is denied. The cervical spine condition and acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) are remanded.,Service connection for the cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions. The decision is based on the VA examiner's opinion linking these disorders to active service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, must be remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for a VA examination.