Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal includes disagreement with the October 14, 2016 effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that this earlier effective date is not warranted.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating than 50 percent prior to March 24, 2020 for his acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error. The issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, Meniere's disease, and left leg disability (sciatica) are all being addressed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service, and thus denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected psychiatric disability was denied. The Board granted a 70 percent rating, but denied the request for a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and a right middle finger condition due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, unspecified mood disorder).

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from Dr. S.S., Dr. C., S.B., Dr. D.M., and Dr. S.C.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including a claimed sleep disorder. The Veteran's current depression is found to be at least as likely as not related to trauma experienced during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.,Secondary service connection was also granted for headaches and a back disability.

The Veteran's appeals for pneumonia, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and hemorrhoids have been dismissed. The appeal to reopen his psychiatric disorder claim has been granted. The remaining claims are remanded due to new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case because some missing records are needed for a complete review of your psychiatric disorder claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were not causally related to his military service and that there was no credible evidence corroborating his claimed in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and unverified stressor events. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD secondary to MST is pending.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or any other specific mental condition. The claim was also denied for specific phobia of water.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on several of his claims, including bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board also granted service connection for bilateral pes planus but denied service connection for hyperhidrosis and convulsive tic as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C and compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete information in the record, including a lack of VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his active service and grants this claim.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the other psychiatric claims. The service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and residual injury to the coccyx are also remanded as new examinations are needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues, and the Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired mental health disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia, is pending.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.