Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and as secondary to service-connected disabilities, and for a compensable disability rating for early bilateral eye cataracts. Additional VA medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current diagnoses.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizoaffective disorder, is granted service connection. Service connection for a sleep disorder is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating is dismissed as moot due to the assignment of a total disability evaluation. The appeals for increased ratings for low back and radiculopathy disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board denied service connection for alopecia and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) as secondary to and/or aggravated by service-connected photodermatitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to incomplete information and outstanding VA medical records. The AOJ is instructed to request updated employment history from the Veteran, obtain any relevant treatment records, and readjudicate the case.

The Board has found that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including chronic depression. The case will be remanded for an in-person VA PTSD examination and a determination on whether service connection should be granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for compensation for Dupuytren's contracture and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the current condition.,Service connection was also denied for a joint condition (fibromyalgia), vertigo, sinus condition, headache condition (migraines), and gastrointestinal disability (GERD and hiatal hernia).

The Veteran's gastritis is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating.,Prior to December 11, 2019, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for his insomnia. From December 11, 2019 to May 27, 2021, he received a 70 percent rating. After that date, an increased rating is denied.,The low back disability has been rated at 20 percent since the appeal period began and remains unchanged.,The Veteran's right leg radiculopathy was not granted any increase in rating, while left leg radiculopathy received a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's mental competency to handle VA benefits was found lacking, and restoration of competency is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The Veteran's claims are based on a claimed in-service military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a separate diagnosed psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including borderline personality disorder and bipolar II disorder. The claims are being remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and a respiratory disorder, to include allergies, as secondary to military environmental and/or Agent Orange exposure. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety, secondary to MST is remanded.,Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder will be further evaluated based on the results of the VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, acute maxillary sinusitis, rhinitis, right leg fungus, left leg fungus, tinea pedis of the right foot, tinea pedis of the left foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The effective dates are not specified as they were all granted in a June 2018 rating decision.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis and denied service connection for this condition. The back disability and bilateral knee disability are remanded due to incomplete records, and the acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, memory loss and concentration problems, is related to his active-duty service.,There is no persuasive evidence of a current bilateral wrist disability in the record.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for tinnitus due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for a right foot disorder, left foot disorder, insomnia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his reported stressor and lack of verification, as well as other issues related to his back, lungs, hands, and respiratory system. The Veteran will need to provide authorization for release of medical records from certain providers and undergo VA examinations.