Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn the appeal regarding an initial increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, TMJ dysfunction, vertigo, hypertension, bilateral foot disability, migraine headaches, left hip and thigh disability, right hip and thigh disability, sleep apnea, and a low back disability. The Board has dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination related to the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia. The examiner is requested to determine if these conditions are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD; a neck disability; a left shoulder disability; and degenerative joint disease of the left knee. The evidence did not support the finding that these conditions had their onset during service or were otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and seeking additional medical opinions to address the etiology of various conditions. The claims include service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ankle disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder prior to August 12, 2015 was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for duodenal ulcers was also denied. The medical evidence showed no active symptoms of the condition during this period.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to August 12, 2015 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities.

Your claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted in a September 2022 rating decision. As the appeal is based on a previously granted benefit, it is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disability and acquired psychiatric disability due to concerns about proper notice of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU prior to July 22, 2018 due to conflicting medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, was denied. The appeal is also remanded for consideration of the TDIU issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypercholesterolemia is denied as it does not represent a disability in and of itself.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain with spondylosis prior to October 22, 2019 and hypertension are remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to in-service events.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) and psychiatric disorder are remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to in-service events.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to lumbar spine disability is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 100 percent, effective from July 26, 2021. The issues of service connection for heart disease, left shoulder disability, residuals of fibroid tumor, and low back disability are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, diagnosed as osteoarthritis and instability. The other claims have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the appellant's schizophrenia, persecutory type, had its onset during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating. The appeal is granted for an initial 70 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case to adjudicate whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a 1995 rating decision that continued the Veteran's 50 percent rating for his schizophreniform disorder. The effective date of the award remains unchanged.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's period of service from June 18, 2011, to May 13, 2014, is not eligible for VA benefits due to an under other than honorable (OTH) discharge. However, the Board finds insufficient medical evidence to determine if the Veteran was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his OTH discharge and remands for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is not clear and unmistakable evidence that his current MDD diagnosis preexisted service. The Board also found no link between the Veteran's in-service mental health issues and his current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for a nose and sinus disorder.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied due to lack of evidence. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and paranoid schizophrenia, was granted as new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior remand directives and thus, the claims are being remanded for further development.