Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee conditions and a psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for her right wrist condition is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded as part of the rating question, due to inadequate VA examination opinions.,,

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, thyroid disorder, high blood pressure, and head injury have been denied.,Service connection for asbestosis has been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is denied as there is no evidence of chronic in-service disease or a compensable degree within the presumptive period. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine and radiculopathy of the lower extremities is granted.,Service connection for left hand strain, left arm condition, right thigh pain, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension (to include as secondary to service-connected conditions), and right hand pain (to include as secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine) are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient discussion of previous diagnoses in a VA medical opinion and because a decision on one issue could impact another.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, is granted as secondary service connection. The Veteran's pulmonary disorder, to include mesothelioma, is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and because other claims are also in appellate status. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered after all related issues have been resolved.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claim of service connection for anemia was granted. Her claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder were denied.,Service connection for anemia is granted, but the other two conditions (chronic fatigue syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder) are not supported by evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and review of the Veteran's bilateral hip and left knee disabilities, as his symptoms have worsened since his last examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability have been dismissed as the Veteran's attorney has withdrawn his requests.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU effective November 16, 2020. The appeal is remanded for consideration of TDIU prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for PTSD due to a lack of timely Notice of Disagreement with the November 1989 administrative decision regarding the character of her second period of active service.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions, including right knee osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal issues, as well as psychiatric disorders. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's mental and psychological symptoms related to hypothyroid endocrine dysfunction are rated at 70 percent, effective from December 10, 2017, to May 9, 2019, and from November 1, 2021, thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for a right pinky finger disability. The other issues on appeal have been remanded due to outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and insomnia, has been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or other diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for various conditions related to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, including PTSD, pre-cancerous polyps (rectal), muscle and tissue breakdown, blood cell problems, and bone density. The Board dismissed the appeals as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, verification of in-service stressors, and additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to incomplete research on alleged stressors. The AOJ is instructed to conduct additional research into the Veteran's claimed stressors, including those related to Vietnam, Okinawa, and motor vehicle accidents.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (claimed as fatigue) is denied.