Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (claimed as 'Gulf War Syndrome'), TMJ, thoracolumbar spine disability, bilateral knee and hip disabilities, bilateral foot disabilities, lung disability, stomach disability, psychiatric disability, and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The claims are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and no causal relationship to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder is rated at 70 percent prior to November 1, 2019. The appeal for TDIU on or after November 1, 2019 has been dismissed due to the receipt of a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is due to events that occurred in service and has been granted for purposes of accrued benefits.

The Veteran's bilateral leg shin splints are related to a period of qualifying service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to procedural issues related to the response period.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of current disability evidence.,Service connection is also remanded for TBI - Memory Loss from Possible Concussion, low back disability - Sacroiliac Joint Condition, and acquired psychiatric disability (including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is believed to have preexisted service, but further medical examination and opinion are needed to determine if it was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to verify in-service stressors for PTSD claim. The Veteran's time working in the arms room and a plane crash are potential stressors.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection have been denied.,Effective dates prior to the dates of receipt of the initial claims are not warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and additional evidence is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a mental health condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions. The Veteran's low back, right and left knee, right foot, and left foot disorders are all in question, as is his psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for various conditions. The RO must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to address these issues.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for a cervical spine disorder, low back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression). The RO must develop evidence related to these claims and provide appropriate VA examinations.,The Veteran's left knee disabilities are also at issue. The RO must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for another VA examination to assess his current disability levels.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded as it involves a different legal theory than service connection claims.,The Veteran's left knee disabilities are also at issue. The RO must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for another VA examination to assess his current disability levels.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded as it involves a different legal theory than service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, sleep apnea, a psychiatric disorder (anxiety), sarcoidosis, squamous cell carcinoma (cancer of the head and neck), residuals of a tonsillectomy, scar status post thoracotomy, right ear hearing loss, and right shoulder disability due to in-service exposure to acoustic trauma. The claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to potential service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as a secondary complication of service-connected prostate cancer residuals. The Veteran's wife testified about his emotional changes after his prostate cancer diagnosis, and VA treatment records indicate he received treatment for adjustment disorders related to stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a schizophreniform disorder is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. The Board requests additional opinions from VA examiners regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including whether they preexisted service or are otherwise related to active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for neck and back disorders.