Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The appeal for service connection claims related to a respiratory disorder, chronic right knee disability, and bilateral shin splints are dismissed. The Veteran's heart disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder claims are remanded. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is also remanded.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a sleep impairment disorder. The evidence does not establish that these conditions arose during or as a result of his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from Gardena Vet Center. The Veteran needs to provide or authorize release of relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted service connection. The claims for a bilateral foot disorder and gastrointestinal disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn all open claims and hearing requests.

The Veteran's somatic symptom disorder is granted as secondary to his left wrist disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and the claim for a headache disability are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, a disability rating, and TDIU due to outstanding records and need for medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, dermatitis, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was denied for vertigo, acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety, depression, and PTSD), and dermatitis.

Service connection for hemorrhoids was denied. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Veteran's TBI did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,From August 14, 2020, the Veteran's TBI disability is not rated higher than 40 percent.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence, but has remanded it for further development including a VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified adjustment disorder, as well as residuals of hepatitis C and bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The decision found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressors or other conditions related to these claims.

The appeal for service connection of schizophrenia has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's TBI with cognitive impairment is rated at 70 percent effective February 25, 2014. Effective January 25, 2014, the Veteran has been granted a TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board denied service connection for psychiatric disorders, lumbar spine disability, left arm disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability due to lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking the disabilities to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder and a bilateral knee disorder, finding no evidence of such conditions separate from his service-connected major depressive disorder. The claim for service connection was granted for major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability and eye impairment.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, low memory, PTSD, groin strain, and complications from cholecystectomy. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA medical records and further examination is needed to determine if he has any acquired psychiatric disorders, head injury residuals, scarring at the head, bilateral eye disorders, or a low back disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder disability rating, and TDIU due to inadequate VA examination reports. The case will be returned for further development.