Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his claims of service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric conditions, fatigue, joint pain, cardiovascular issues, heart disability, low back disability, tingling sensations, right knee disability, and hypogonadism. The examination will consider exposure to nerve agents during combat in Iraq.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the onset and nature of the Veteran's condition during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension, kidney cancer, heart disorder (coronary atherosclerosis, heart attack, coronary artery disease), peripheral artery disease, acquired psychiatric disorder (chemo brain), retinopathy, penile condition, and lung disorder have been granted service connection. The effective date for these grants is October 13, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, lumbar spine disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no credible evidence linking his symptoms to an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve entrapment as a residual of hernia surgery was denied, and his appeals for service connection for left knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity sciatica, and acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for gastric ulcer, seizures, mental disorder (anxiety and memory loss), and residuals of injury of the liver (liver abscess) as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and insufficient continuity of symptoms post-service to establish a current disability.,The Board also denied service connection for a neck disorder, concluding that the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to active service due to lack of chronicity during service or within one year after separation.,Service connection was further denied for a psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), as there is no evidence supporting a diagnosis of PTSD and the Board found the Veteran's anxiety disorder unrelated to service.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for a right foot and psychiatric disabilities due to their grant in prior rating decisions. The remaining issues - neck, right upper extremity radiculopathy, headache, and right knee disabilities - are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected seizures and acquired psychiatric disorder have rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person since February 19, 2018. The claim for a TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100% rating for seizures. SMC based on aid and attendance from February 19, 2018, is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU, as these were related to his tinea pedis. A VA examination is needed to determine if the psychiatric disorder is causally related to the tinea pedis.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for sickle cell anemia was dismissed. Claims for digestive disorder, headaches, high blood pressure, sinus disorder, and sleep apnea were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for vision disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to the need for updated medical records and an examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is service-connected.

The Board has denied the increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability and has remanded the case to consider a separate additional rating for his right shoulder impingement syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for emphysema, headache condition, bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee strain, and right knee strain due to an improper filing of a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, CFS, lumbar and dorsal spine disorders, right wrist disorder, and right knee disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further investigation and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and obtain additional medical records in order to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of his claimed conditions. The issues of entitlement to service connection are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased ratings for right and left knee limitation of flexion. The Veteran's medical records need to be updated, and a VA examination is required to assess his current knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, vertigo, GERD, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inconsistencies in previous opinions and lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU rating due to pending development.