Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disorders, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD), all related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability or a disability of service origin, and remanded for further medical opinion regarding these matters.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (previously rated as OCD with depressive disorder) has been dismissed because he withdrew the appeal in February 2022.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date prior to July 25, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia renders him incapable of performing daily activities and requires regular aid and assistance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed neuropsychiatric disorders, including MS. The DROC will determine if the Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and conduct appropriate development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and neck disorders were denied, but new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen these claims. Service connection is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) was previously denied, but the appeal is granted as her symptoms are related to active-duty service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for both the low back disorder and psychiatric disorders are inadequate to decide the claims. The Veteran's service records show a history of in-service back problems, and he was diagnosed with anxiety and depression during his active duty. A new examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU and service connection is denied as there was no prior appeal of the initial denial in 1999, and the March 2011 claim satisfied the schedular criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches, thyroid condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and heart condition due to incomplete VA treatment records and an inadequate April 2012 addendum opinion for PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, is granted a disability rating of 70 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death. The claim of service connection for a mental disorder, including bipolar disorder, personality disorder, and dissociative disorder, has been reopened but the Board does not have jurisdiction to decide its merits.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are caused by their service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, and they have been unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since October 24, 2017. Service connection for these conditions is granted, and a TDIU is awarded from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and its relationship to service-connected bilateral knee disability. The claim will be further developed with an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied multiple times, and no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen any of the claims. The Board also determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU as he has no service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes has been granted. The case is remanded for further development and rating actions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to a lack of an addendum VA opinion. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders are being reviewed again.