Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and GERD. The decision is based on direct service connection due to the Veteran's in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and a mood disorder, NOS, is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and remanded the issues regarding service connection for Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, initial compensable rating for Left Hand Disability, and initial compensable rating for Left Hand Scar. The case is sent back to the RO for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, but has remanded the claim for a psychiatric disability (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis due to exposure to herbicide agents and for a psychiatric disorder including diagnosed PTSD and MDD.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded the issue of secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability is rated at 30 percent and the claim for an increased rating is denied.,The Veteran's right leg disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied as a matter of law due to the amputation rule.,For the period prior to December 2, 2021, the Veteran's right leg disability in Muscle Group XI is rated at 10 percent, and a higher rating is denied as a matter of law due to the amputation rule.,For the period from December 2, 2021, the Veteran's right leg disability in Muscle Group XI is rated at 30 percent, and a higher rating is denied as a matter of law due to the amputation rule.,The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent and the claim for an increased rating is remanded.,The Veteran seeks service connection for his left knee disability. The current evidence does not support this claim, and another VA examination is required.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection and increased rating claims related to various conditions, including right hip disorder, heart disorder, IBS, sleep disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board dismissed all these claims.

Effective February 17, 2017, a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,Effective March 29, 2021, a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's schizophrenia is now rated at 50 percent, effective prior to August 19, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease, hypertension, right knee disability, and right wrist disability. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral flat feet, and right knee disability, have precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful occupation since September 17, 2019. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted for this period.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus. The claims are now remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a VA mental health examination. The Veteran is required to be rescheduled for an examination, and if he fails again, a medical opinion should still be obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include an unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder due to a lack of evidence corroborating his claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the issue of whether the Appellant's character of discharge from service is a bar to VA compensation benefits due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further development.

The Veteran's body pain, hemorrhoids, dry eye syndrome, and stomach hernia were not incurred in service.,Service connection for bronchitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus condition and his request for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support current diagnoses of a sinus-related condition or other service-connected disabilities that would allow for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions, including PTSD, cervical spondylolysis, peripheral neuralgia, myalgia, and myofascial pain syndrome.