Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The appeal for service connection for a thyroid disorder is dismissed. Service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, and left knee disability are granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to burn pits during service. The psychiatric disorder claim is remanded as it involves secondary service connection.

The Veteran's need for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied because his service-connected schizophrenia did not necessitate such assistance, with his nonservice-connected pancreatic cancer being the primary cause.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for undiagnosed Gulf War Illness manifested by a muscle condition, joint condition due to Gulf War (claimed as joints and muscle condition due to gulf war), skin cancer, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA must obtain a new addendum medical opinion addressing the relationship between the Veteran's claimed stressors and his psychiatric symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his back, neck, and acquired psychiatric conditions. The decision is based on the Veteran missing scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran's service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted, and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a pituitary tumor, psoriasis, and a headache disability. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as addendum opinions on the Veteran's eye condition and psychiatric claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral lower extremity amputation, acquired psychiatric disorder, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to medical complexity. The AOJ is required to obtain additional medical opinions from a qualified independent medical expert regarding the service connection claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinion and the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and possibly a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that the Veteran's obesity from his service-connected disabilities is a substantial factor in causing this condition. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, heart disability, dyspnea (lung condition), hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and review of records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining SSA records and a VA Form 21-8940. The psychiatric disorder claim will also require an additional examination.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active-duty service. However, the Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis made in accordance with DSM criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and identifying specific in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and identifying specific in-service exposure.

An increased rating in excess of 50 percent for the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder from September 20, 2012 to September 15, 2016 has been denied.,An increased rating of 70 percent for the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder from September 15, 2016 to May 4, 2021 has been granted.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, heart condition, erectile dysfunction, GERD, and bowel condition are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and evaluation due to new evidence received since the last denial of service connection. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, is also being examined as new evidence suggests it may be related to his service.