Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition was not causally related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of discharge.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the issues on appeal, and thus these claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.,Specifically, the Board is requesting that the Veteran undergo VA examinations for his bilateral foot, thigh, knee, elbow, eye, skin, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his right hand condition, left ear high pitched hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The case must be returned for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for right carotid artery stenosis, status-post stent, and aneurysm. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD, as well as for the rating claims related to arthritis of the left knee. The Veteran's VA treatment records will be obtained, and he will be afforded new examinations to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right wrist disorders, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. Additional examinations are needed to address these issues.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions existed prior to enlistment or were not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ankle, left knee, and acquired psychiatric disabilities due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and unavailable service treatment records. The Veteran's cold injury residuals and lumbar spine disability are being examined by a Vascular Specialist and an Orthopedic Specialist, respectively, while his acquired psychiatric disorder claim is being reviewed by a Psychiatrist or Psychologist.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of May 21, 2019 for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder with insomnia and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims were filed within one year of their intent to file.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for her service-connected psychiatric disability and a TDIU prior to May 5, 2020 is remanded due to procedural errors. The AOJ must obtain the Veteran's income information from February 27, 2019, to May 5, 2020, and ensure she has participated in VA's VR&E program.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition, a back condition, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and unverified stressors.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to secondary disabilities, including fatigue, stress, depression, weight gain, and other conditions related to hearing loss. The issues are being reviewed again as part of a broader examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for psychiatric disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, left leg condition, right leg condition, and DDD of the lumbar spine as secondary to service-connected hallux valgus have been denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as service-connected due to its relationship with his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities. The right ankle and back disorders are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and opinion regarding diabetes mellitus, hypertension, back disorder, neck disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and left shoulder disorder. Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for a left leg muscle injury.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of inguinal hernia due to the appellant's attorney withdrawing his appeal.,Service connection for schizophrenia was denied as there is no credible evidence linking the condition to in-service events.