Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for sleep walking and an acquired psychiatric condition, as well as the issues of service connection for residuals of stroke, Alzheimer's disease, bilateral upper extremity nerve damage, bilateral lower extremity nerve damage, and an acquired psychiatric condition for Chapter 17 medical benefits purposes. The Board found that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the use of the wrong form in the legacy system.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is noted as a potential factor in his current conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain relevant records from SSA and VA, including a VA examination to address whether the Veteran's right index finger synovitis, low back disability, and acquired psychiatric disability are related to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disability is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for character of discharge, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), right lower extremity radiculopathy, and hearing loss disability due to potential issues with the appellant's discharge from service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically dysthymia, is remanded due to worsening symptoms since the last VA examination in December 2018. The Board requires a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current disability level warrants an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of current diagnoses and insufficient evidence linking his claimed conditions to his active-duty service.,Additional development is required to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from any of these conditions, as well as whether they are related to his military service.

The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, eye disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened. The Veteran's right and left knee limitation of extension are now rated at 30 percent each.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination. The Board will consider new evidence submitted since the last denial of his claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also determined that remand is necessary for further development regarding his lupus erythematosus, skin conditions, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to issues with service connection, TDIU, and numbness of the left hand and fingers.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to conflicting opinions from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's in-service symptoms and their relation to his current conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was rated at 30 percent prior to January 26, 2022. The Board found the evidence insufficient for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and because of a possible nexus between the acquired psychiatric disability, including memory loss, and toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) during service. The Veteran's claim for compensation is pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's inability to attend a VA examination for his psychiatric disorder claim. The issues of service connection and TDIU are inextricably intertwined, so both must be addressed together.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for hypertension and left wrist disability. Service connection is granted for lumbar spine, cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and right knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right shoulder disorder, and left shoulder disorder due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran is requested to provide any outstanding private or VA treatment records and undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.