Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU rating is granted from March 16, 2010.,VA has also granted DEA benefits effective from March 16, 2010.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all contentions for the appeal scheduled before the Board.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for a left hip disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The claims are being remanded to obtain addendum opinions from the April 2023 examiners.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as nightmare disorder, is granted service connection.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability and left shoulder disability are both granted service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that his current psychiatric condition is as likely as not related to his in-service traumatic experiences.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including schizophrenia, MDD, and anxiety disorder), low back condition, and cervical condition. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the DIC claim due to concerns about the adequacy of a previous VA opinion and for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and alcohol use disorder is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD that conforms with the DSM-5 criteria. His alcohol use disorder is found to be secondary to his service-connected mild alcohol use disorder. The issues of initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, bilateral foot disability (left and right), erectile dysfunction, and left shoulder disability are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination to assess the current extent and severity of his sleep disorder, and to determine whether he has a current psychiatric disorder for which service connection may be granted. The matter also requires clarification of the Veteran's reported in-service stressors.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection was granted, and he is now receiving benefits for variously diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Effective July 5, 2018, the Veteran received a TDIU rating based on his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran also received effective dates for other claims related to hip and knee conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a qualifying hearing loss disability meeting VA's regulatory definition.,Service connection for TBI, whiplash, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional evidence, as well as to determine if any currently-diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset during or is otherwise related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection on all listed conditions prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia, is rated at 100 percent from May 24, 2016 to February 20, 2020. The Board found that the severity of symptoms more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Bruxism, TMJ disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate examinations and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of his acquired psychiatric disorders, back condition, and right hip condition to his military service. The claims are being returned for further development.

An initial 100 percent rating for service-connected schizophrenia is granted effective December 13, 2011. The Veteran's earlier effective date claim for schizophrenia prior to December 13, 2011, is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.