Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including left kidney condition, migraine headaches, left testicle condition, right testicle condition, foot condition, right shoulder condition, stomach ulcers, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), ED, eye condition, and sleep apnea. The effective dates for these claims are not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The increased rating for bilateral pes planus has also been granted, but only up to a certain point in time. Service connection for the psychiatric condition is established, with some issues related to TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for Charcot Marie Tooth disease, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence is at least in equipoise that these conditions were aggravated by the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address whether schizophrenia with anxiety is related to service, specifically during the Veteran's honorable period of service from April 27, 1978 to May 7, 1982.

The Board has remanded the claim for entitlement to a TDIU based on a single disability (acquired psychiatric disorder) due to incomplete review by the Director of Compensation Service. The case is now pending again for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and schizophrenia, is related to his military service.

Service connection is granted for a psychiatric condition, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.,The left knee and left hip conditions are not currently diagnosed.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is being returned to the VA Regional Office for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically addressing whether these conditions are related to service or aggravated by a pre-existing condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disability due to missing VA examinations. The claim for service connection is being remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for PTSD.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), hyperlipidemia, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, cervical radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and lumbar radiculopathy of the lower extremities. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a current disability in each case.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding SSA records that may contain relevant information for determining service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence. The reduction in prostate cancer rating is also being remanded as an SOC has not been issued.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the bilateral lower extremities are granted service connection as they are directly related to her active duty service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is also granted. The evidence supports a finding that these conditions are linked to the Veteran's reported military sexual assault.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including diagnosed PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder symptoms, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service stressful events.

The Board has denied reopening the claim for service connection for a low back condition and has remanded several other issues including evaluations for knees, ankle, and psychiatric conditions. The case is also remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and opinions regarding these claims.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss is granted from December 9, 2019. However, the issue of whether a separate evaluation for psychiatric impairment as a manifestation of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and outstanding VA outpatient treatment records. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disability is related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and further medical examination. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, fatigue, skin condition, and joint pain.