Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded three matters: an increased rating for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, a TDIU claim prior to January 9, 2014, and a SMC at the housebound rate. The remand requires additional development including new opinions from VA examiners regarding the Veteran's social and occupational impairment prior to January 9, 2014.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a lack of VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for a back disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to issues with the April 2021 VA examination not addressing whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition is aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, specifically kidney stones and De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations related to various conditions, including PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, GERD, asthma, lumbar degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, and eye disorders. The appeal is being returned to the RO to attempt to obtain records from the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a cervical spine condition, hypertension, and a headache condition. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings and service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence not previously considered by the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia as aggravated in the line of duty, reopening the claim due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's current condition is at least in equipoise with aggravation during his period of active duty for training.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted service connection, but there is no valid diagnosis for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than MDD).

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and securing VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and left hip disabilities. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a scar on the left lower extremity as a residual of a tibial/shin laceration is granted. The claims for lumbar spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, and skin disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues except the bilateral leg numbness and tingling claim has been dismissed. The headache, alcohol use disorder, cervical spine, and hip disability claims have been denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of a TDIU as it is now moot due to the earlier effective date granted in a corresponding Legacy decision. The Veteran's basic eligibility for dependents' educational assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35 was granted from March 23, 2011 to May 18, 2022.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right hip disorder, and a left hip disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at a 70 percent disability rating since March 23, 2011.,Effective March 23, 2011, the Veteran also received a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for fibromyalgia and TDIU for the period prior to February 14, 2003 has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder during the period from July 26, 2012, has been withdrawn. The matter is dismissed as there is no evidence that her service-connected conditions alone rendered her unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful course of employment.,The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder during the period prior to July 26, 2012, has been withdrawn. The matter is dismissed as there is no evidence that her service-connected conditions alone rendered her unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful course of employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence showing an in-service injury and hospitalization. The claims will be further evaluated with additional medical records and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including a new VA psychiatric and audiological examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantial gainful occupation prior to December 24, 2014.