Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran is in receipt of a TDIU since November 19, 2013. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.,For the period prior to November 19, 2013, the Veteran's combined disability rating was below the threshold for schedular TDIU consideration.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be related to service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or immediately after service. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was also not shown to be related to service.,The Veteran has a current diagnosis of tinnitus but the Board finds that his tinnitus did not have its onset in service and is not etiologically related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition and its secondary effects on his skin disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric condition is granted. The Board finds that the evidence of record supports the finding that his diagnosed other trauma and stressor related disorder is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service, granting this appeal on a direct basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, forehead laceration, headaches, and right knee disability due to incomplete development of the claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure and a need for further development, including obtaining relevant Federal records and affording him with a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosis or relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD due to MST, and TDIU are being remanded as the Veteran is currently incarcerated and unable to undergo a VA examination. The case will be returned to the Board only after these issues have been addressed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, hepatitis C, residuals of venereal disease (to include herpes), right wrist condition, bilateral hip conditions, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons or bases in the August 2021 decision regarding PTSD and the Veteran's MOS as a Torpedoman. The Veteran must provide additional details of stressors, which will be verified by VA.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical evidence and conflicting service dates. The Veteran's hearing loss and psychiatric disorder claims are pending further examination and development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchial asthma and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The VA is required to provide a new examination and opinion that addresses whether the conditions are related to service, considering the Veteran's history of symptoms during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of the right knee disorder claim which is being remanded. The conditions are presumed to be related to his Persian Gulf War service.

The Board has found that the AOJ may have improperly calculated the amount of past-due benefits awarded in the August 2018 rating decision and resultant attorney fees. The case is being remanded for recalculation.

The Board denied service connection for left upper extremity neuropathy, left index finger condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as insomnia, anxiety, and depression), IBS, and DM II.,The Veteran did not provide evidence of current disabilities at the time of the September 2020 decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, rectal cancer, and acquired psychiatric disability due to conflicting opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's right ankle and right knee disabilities, as well as her acquired psychiatric disorder. The TDIU issue is also being referred for consideration on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for schizophrenia, adjustment disorder, depression, and PTSD due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.