Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The claims for service connection for diabetes type II, basal cell carcinoma, and CAD are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The claim for PTSD is also being remanded as there were discrepancies between the VA examination report and the Veteran's VA treatment records.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, lower back disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence from previous VA examinations. The case will be returned for further review.

The Board denied service connection for schizophrenia, finding that the evidence did not show a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. The issues are being remanded due to obesity caused or aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service hazardous noise exposure and remanded for further examination of his PTSD and right ankle condition.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability, effective February 4, 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a recurrent left knee disability, nasal disability, and psychiatric disability due to additional relevant VA examination and clinical documentation being incorporated into the record.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, depressive disorder, and agoraphobia) based on in-service noise exposure and symptoms that have persisted since service separation.

The Veteran's service-connected mental disability, specifically PTSD, was found to not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 50 percent prior to May 3, 2018. The evidence showed occupational and social impairment but did not demonstrate deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include right and left knee disabilities, bilateral hip disability, left leg scars, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to in-service injuries and stressors. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete records and conflicting opinions. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence for his right foot disorder, torn Achilles' tendon, sinus disorder, vision disorder, headache disorder (secondary to vision disorder), and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, achilles tendonitis, and a bilateral leg disability due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is also requested to provide more details about his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to insufficient reasoning and bases in the previous decision. The case is now pending further development and review.

The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The back, bilateral knee, and acquired psychiatric disabilities are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee disability and psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete service records. The appellant is required to provide more information about his injuries during service and obtain missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disorder, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeals during a hearing.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD and sleep disturbances) has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last rating decision.