Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current back disability or acquired psychiatric disorder that is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability. The evidence of record does not support finding that either condition was caused or aggravated by the service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations, treatment records, and verification of his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of increased rating and TDIU due to a psychiatric disability. The Veteran will be scheduled for an examination by a VA psychiatrist or psychologist.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left knee disorders, cervical spine disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to in-service motor vehicle accident (MVA) and reported harassment.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's low back disorder is granted as incurred in, or caused by, military service.,The Veteran's cluster headaches are granted as first manifested during service.,The Veteran's dizzy spells are granted as first manifested during service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and alcohol and cocaine use disorder, is granted as service-connected due to in-service sexual trauma.,The Veteran's skin condition on the axilla, left lateral thorax, groin area, and left hand does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a failure to fulfill its duty to assist. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is being reviewed again for possible service connection.

The Veteran's kidney disease and any acquired psychiatric condition, claimed as bipolar type II, are both granted service connection based on exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include schizophrenia, is dismissed. The issue of service connection for a sleep disorder is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to his in-service symptoms and discharge from active duty.

The Board has decided that more evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorders make him unable to work, and therefore remands the case for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The right shoulder disability and acquired psychiatric disorder issues are remanded due to lack of a VA examination, while the special monthly pension issue is inextricably intertwined with these other issues.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disorder (back disability) as it has been granted. The claims for service connection of a breathing disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include MDD, bipolar, and PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and OSA have been granted service connection.,TDIU is being remanded pending the assignment of ratings for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if their current condition is related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need to obtain updated VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee, left knee, low back, acquired psychiatric disorder (e.g., PTSD, Anxiety, Depression), GERD, hemorrhoids, hypertension, left ankle, right ankle, left elbow, left shoulder, left wrist, right wrist, and sciatic nerve disorders affecting both lower extremities are all service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions concerning his claimed disabilities.