Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of his exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD with acquired psychiatric disabilities prior to July 8, 2015 and his TDIU claim due to incomplete records and inconsistencies regarding employment history.

The Veteran's claim for an upward adjustment in VA benefits based on his dependent helpless child, S.M.R., is remanded due to incomplete information and the need for clarification regarding her marital history and incapacity of self-support prior to turning 18 years old.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to incomplete examinations and lack of clear medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeals for reopening service connection for various conditions and granting service connection for hysterectomy residuals, right knee DJD, left knee DJD, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder), and GERD have been dismissed. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a causal relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim is remanded to allow for a VA examination to clarify the current condition and determine its relationship to military service.,The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. Service connection is denied.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and thus, the case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and gout are related to service.

The Veteran's only service-connected disability is a psychiatric disorder, which does not meet the percentage standards for TDIU. The Board has referred this matter to the Director, Compensation Service, for an initial opinion as to whether TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating since January 14, 2008. The issue of entitlement to TDIU was dismissed as moot due to the effective date change.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and insufficient nexus between his current condition and his service-connected status post right inguinal herniorrhaphy and removal of right testicle.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for obesity and hyperlipidemia as they were withdrawn by the appellant during his hearing.,The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, small vessel cerebrovascular disease, essential tremors, tobacco abuse, lightheadedness, and leukocytosis due to unresolved disability picture.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; heart disease (IHD); vision impairment; low back disorder; and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, was not incurred or aggravated during service.,There is no evidence of a current concussion diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric condition, which includes PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that it is causally related to his father's suicide attempt during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for colon cancer was dismissed as the Veteran requested a withdrawal of his appeal.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both related to in-service noise exposure.