Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's suicide, which was self-inflicted and occurred during service, substantially contributed to his death. The acquired psychiatric disorder he developed during service is considered service-connected, thus granting DIC based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and traumatic brain injury due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during or were related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a traumatic brain injury and a psychiatric disability, finding that there is no persuasive evidence of record supporting these claims.

The Board has found errors in fulfilling VA's duty to assist and remands the case for a new character of discharge determination using revised regulations. The claim for service connection is also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection for IVDS, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and bilateral knee osteoarthritis is granted. Secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition as secondary to these conditions is also granted. The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes unspecified bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder with stimulant use disorder. The decision is based on a finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset in service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder effective February 17, 2023. This is the earliest possible effective date given that the Veteran's intent to file was received on this day.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is at least an approximate balance of evidence in favor of a link between the Veteran's current condition and her military service. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's experiences with sexual assault during service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his current diagnosis is related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left shoulder disability, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, psychiatric disorder, and TDIU due to issues with the adequacy of the medical opinions provided and the failure to fulfill the duty to assist.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including IBS, subcutaneous cell carcinoma, colon cancer, testicular cancer and removal, esophageal disability, peripheral neuropathy, CFS, malaise, and PTSD were denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressor events. The secondary service connection and SMC based on need for aid and attendance claims are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the primary service connection claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, sleep apnea, respiratory disability, type II diabetes mellitus, enlarged prostate, diabetic neuropathy, heart disability, and acquired psychiatric disability were denied as there was no persuasive evidence to support the assertions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for other specified trauma and related disorder, finding that his current psychiatric condition is related to his military service. Service connection was also denied for schizophrenia.

The Board has denied service connection for right knee strain, left ankle strain, and right hip muscle strain (right hip strain) as the evidence does not establish that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The claims for left knee strain, right shin splints, left shin splints, right ankle strain, lumbar strain, and acquired psychiatric disability have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran is granted TDIU and SMC based on his service-connected psychiatric condition, which he contends makes him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran's notice of disagreement was untimely filed, more than one year after the issuance of the June 2019 and April 2021 rating decisions.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, back disability, left and right lower extremity diabetic and lumbar radiculopathy involving the femoral and sciatic nerves is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection for fatigue and hypertension is also dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as she does not have current bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, cervical spondylosis, fibromyalgia, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder), disability manifested by atypical chest pain and breathing problems, and left shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.