Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations. Specifically, a new examination is needed for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than depression (PTSD) and hypertension as due to PTSD are both denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the stressors reported by the Veteran have not been verified.

The Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are granted. The appeal for GERD and gastrointestinal condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right foot disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, finding that the Veteran's in-service mental health symptoms are at least as likely as not related to his current diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD is granted, and the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being submitted that was not previously considered by the RO. The claims include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, constipation, lumbar disc disease, left shoulder torn rotator cuff, right shoulder rotator cuff, and chronic bronchitis.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is due to his military service and granting him the maximum benefit allowable by law.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which pre-existed service, was aggravated by his active-duty service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and development needs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, schizophrenia, and mood disorder, finding insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current psychiatric disorders and his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type and remanded the issue of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance prior to September 25, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cerebrovascular accident (claimed as mini strokes), bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The AOJ must obtain updated medical records from the Veteran's new location in Florida.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence not being received sufficient to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder has been reopened, as well as the claims for right foot condition and knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for additional opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease, hypertension, left hand swelling, right hand swelling, and scars are all under review.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), is related to her active duty service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, is related to his military service and grants this claim.