Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include posttraumatic stress disorder and thoracotomy residuals and scar due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service. The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bone spur of the right foot. The claims for left lower extremity neuropathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and residuals of a right hand fifth metacarpal fracture are remanded due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including insomnia disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, has been reopened. However, the Board found insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between his current symptoms and his military service, thus denying this claim.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's skin cancer and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to July 18, 2022, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter has been denied. The effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him disabled to the extent that he required the regular aid and assistance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran seeks an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for her acquired psychiatric disorder, but the Board finds that she does not meet this criteria.,The Veteran's low back and bilateral hip conditions are remanded to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding the in-service stressor event. The Veteran is advised that additional development is needed to establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran does not have a current disability and his lay reports of symptoms are outweighed by the reasoned medical determination of the VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and mental conditions were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection was granted for a sciatic nerve condition of the left lower extremity, but denied for the right lower extremity.,Service connection for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a respiratory disorder due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient competent medical evidence to make a decision on the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran should be provided with an examination to determine whether he has an acquired psychiatric disorder and if it is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and for the Veteran to provide additional medical records. The focus is on determining if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, chronic headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and residuals of a fracture of the left ring finger due to incomplete compliance with prior requests for verification of in-service stressor events.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was rated at 50 percent prior to September 23, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a failure by VA to obtain SSA disability records and provide the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, alcoholism, and sleep disorder are now before the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The initial rating for residuals of peritoneal adhesions is granted at a 30% level, but the case regarding psychiatric disability and TDIU remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for various conditions including bladder disorder, migraine disorder (claimed as light sensitivity), eye disorder, skin disorder, toenail disorder, fingernail disorder, impotency, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and loss of sensation of the upper and lower extremities. The claims are being remanded due to failure to provide VA examinations.