Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to June 23, 2016 due to insufficient evidence showing unemployability during that period. The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is not sufficient for a full grant of TDIU as it only meets the schedular criteria up to June 23, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral pes planus have been granted. The Board found new and material evidence to reopen these claims, but the cases are still pending as remanded due to additional development needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and a Mood Disorder) are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, are both remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for his psychiatric condition is granted, with the effective date set at March 22, 2005.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back disability due to inadequate previous opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claims for left hand disability, psychiatric disability, bilateral lower extremity numbness, and skin disability are all remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left arm disorder, cervical spine disorder, hypertension (HTN), and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims were also remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depressive disorder, is granted service connection.,Service connection for fatigue and headaches due to undiagnosed illness during the Persian Gulf War are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence to verify his in-service stressors. The Board requests additional records and will consider new evidence if found.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and PTSD, as well as the TDIU claim due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's stressor history needs to be verified, and his mental health treatment records need to be obtained from VA and Social Security Administration.

The appeal regarding service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, is granted. Service connection for a personality disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not adequately address all of the Veteran's claims, particularly regarding spinal disorders and psychiatric conditions. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a TDIU prior to June 12, 2018 and from June 12, 2018 to August 11, 2020. The decision found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during these periods.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disabilities, a full body rash, a stomach disability, and a right wrist disability have been dismissed. The previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened and granted.,The previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for low back disability has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on November 28, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospital was denied because the VA facility (Fort Harrison Emergency Room) was feasibly available and prior authorization was not obtained.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to the conditions listed, including ratings and service connection claims. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD and other specified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been rated at 50% prior to August 23, 2017, and at 70% thereafter. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder prior to July 2, 2021 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder after July 2, 2021 is remanded due to lack of recent medical evidence and the possibility of worsening symptoms.