Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU prior to May 31, 2015, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable during this period.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a lumbar disability and generalized anxiety disorder, but denied the claim for left wrist disability. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for TBI and/or Neurocognitive Disorder, as well as a psychiatric disorder. The VA will obtain an examination to determine if these conditions are related to active duty service or secondary to the Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder.

The Veteran's appeals of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TBI, and increased disability rating for scars of the left hand have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral hand disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and a need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's pes planus (flat feet) is currently rated as 20 percent disabling from March 1, 2019. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for pes planus.,Service connection for ovarian Bartholin cyst resulting in hysterectomy and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as a nervous disorder due to racial discrimination) are also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and service connection for a psychiatric disability is remanded. The TDIU issue is also remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits greater than $300.00 is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service and that the Veteran failed to attend a VA examination without good cause.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, a back disorder, and asthma due to insufficient evidence regarding an alleged assault during service. The Veteran's spouse is seeking service connection for these conditions based on their belief that they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to her service-connected disabilities, including a right elbow disorder and psychiatric disorders. The Board has determined that further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's left knee disability had its onset in service. Service connection is granted for this condition.,Service connection is remanded for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

The Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for tinnitus, psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and skin disorders have been granted. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus and hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. However, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea remains denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, effective date determinations, and TDIU claim. The specific issues include esophagus disability, heart disability, jaw (mouth/teeth) disability, schizophrenia disorder, left ear hearing loss, deviated nasal septum, TBI, and headaches.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development. For the 1151 claim, an addendum is needed to address whether VA providers failed to diagnose and treat a hernia following the June 2012 robotic prostatectomy. For the PTSD service connection claim, efforts are required to verify the Veteran's reported stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and tinnitus have been dismissed.,Readjudication of the claims for service connection for headaches, vertigo (dizziness), sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are warranted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder was denied, and the effective date for service connection was set at August 1, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.