Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that additional development is needed in several areas, including pension eligibility verification, medical records updates, and VA examinations.,Service connection has not yet been established for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a low back disability have been granted. Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during or related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's right ankle disability claim is remanded as the RO failed to consider his request for rescheduling due to homelessness, resulting in a denial without proper consideration of this issue.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (polysubstance abuse disorder and depression) claim is remanded as new and material evidence was not considered, and an additional VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability claim is remanded for a contemporaneous VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition.,The Veteran's left knee limitation of flexion claim is remanded for a contemporaneous VA examination and determination of whether the effective date should be earlier than April 14, 2015.,The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis claim is remanded to determine if the severance of the separate rating was proper.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since June 1, 2017. The Board has granted a TDIU rating on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and evaluation due to the need for updated VA treatment records, a more current psychiatric examination, and an assessment of left ankle disability. The Veteran will be provided with a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left ankle scar, but no higher, based on pain testimony. For his psychiatric disorder and left ankle disability, further evaluation is needed to determine appropriate ratings.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and alcohol use disorder, is granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete or outdated medical records. The Veteran is asked to provide updated VA and private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a new medical opinion. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder is now before the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and remanded.,The claims of service connection for left shoulder disability and right shoulder disability have also been remanded due to new evidence received within one year of the AOJ decisions denying these conditions in 2015.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of chronic tinnitus during service or a current diagnosis attributable to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, right leg condition, left leg condition, lower back condition, and psychiatric condition due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and migraine headaches resulted in unemployability prior to September 27, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU based on the near-equal evidence presented.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his TBI due to lack of current diagnosis and insufficient evidence on record.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for clarification on treatment received during service. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, kidney condition, headache disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and sleep apnea due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. Further development is needed to verify if herbicide agents were used at Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center while the Veteran was stationed there from February 1969 to December 1969.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and left ear hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, and his right hip strain with trochanteric bursitis is rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria. The other issues are remanded for further review.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability and granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in excess of 10 percent are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, and for consideration of TDIU due to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his disabilities due to incomplete or insufficient evidence, including missing VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits information. The Veteran is also required to undergo examinations to assess his hands, sleep apnea/asthma, and right shoulder.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of all diagnoses during the appeal period.,Service connection for bilateral knee disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination considering in-service stressors and current symptoms.,Service connection for bilateral hip disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination considering in-service stressors and current symptoms.,Service connection for back disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of all relevant medical records.