Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cognitive or psychiatric disorder, including dementia and/or an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The left knee condition claim is reopened, but further evidence is needed for the other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate development and compliance with prior remand directives. The issues of service connection for a male reproductive organ disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including as secondary to the male reproductive organ disorder), a right hip disorder, a right ankle disorder, and bronchitis are all being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and disability ratings have been withdrawn.,A new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder).

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder, is granted as service-connected. An initial 50 percent rating for tension headaches (claimed as migraine headaches) is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, a psychiatric disability (claimed as personality disorder), an autoimmune disorder (claimed as lupus), a migraine disorder, and rheumatoid arthritis due to unclear periods of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being added since the May 2018 SOC. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, is now pending and will be reviewed again.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder) are granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and the need for updated VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depression have been reopened, and service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disability. However, the claim for TBI remains pending as it requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service events and treatment. The appellant is asked to clarify who Ms. K. is, and VA will seek STRs from Fort Knox and NPRC.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's failure to report for necessary VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's loss of spleen, scar, and acquired psychiatric condition were caused by VA carelessness or negligence.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, a right knee disorder, headaches, GERD, IBS, and disabilities of each hand. The cases are now remanded for further examination and rating actions.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, hypertension, and unspecified trauma and stress-related disorder with major depressive disorder and schizophrenia have been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for unspecified trauma and stress-related disorder has been granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU prior to October 28, 2017 are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of his psychiatric disability on his occupational functioning.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA medical opinion, and the Veteran does not want to undergo an examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and alcohol use disorder were denied. The claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD and alcohol use disorder was granted with a specific rating of 70% from September 26, 2017 to July 1, 2022, but the overall initial disability rating remains denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, is granted.,The Veteran's bilateral hip trochanteric bursitis and gout are granted.,The Veteran's right hand disability, back disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral foot disability are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's left leg scar is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional addendum opinions to determine if there is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's MS, recurrent skin disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to her active-duty service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.