Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for ischemic heart disease due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current mental health condition or heart disability was related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include as secondary to a left knee disability, needs further clarification and is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence in the form of post-service VA treatment records showing diagnoses such as PTSD, major depression, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, etc., which supports reopening the previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the condition was incurred during or as a result of active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, anxiety neurosis, bilateral hearing loss, and a groin rash. The issues of left leg condition, left foot condition, and heart condition are also remanded due to outstanding medical questions.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: the initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and sleep impairment. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with new evidence and examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The AOJ will seek SSA records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his current diagnosis of major depressive disorder does not meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD and is less likely related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, provide notice regarding personal assault claims, and schedule the Veteran with a VA examination to assess her claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Mood Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, have been remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's right wrist disorder is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a link between the condition and his military service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains on appeal as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset in service.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disorder has been remanded for further examination and evaluation.,Service connection for a headache disorder is granted based on current medical evidence.,Tinnitus was granted service connection, effective October 13, 2016.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion on whether these conditions are related to service or aggravated by a pre-existing condition.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for hypertension and sleep apnea. The claim of service connection for tinnitus was granted, with a rating of 20 percent effective December 12, 2011. The issue of an initial rating greater than 20 percent for degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine, remains pending.

The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability and to determine if it meets the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. The remand is due to the lack of discussion on PTSD criteria in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prothrombin gene mutation with secondary hypercoagulability was dismissed due to the Veteran requesting withdrawal of the appeal. The appeals for service connection for headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety and depression), status post deep vein thrombosis with pulmonary embolus (stroke), and seizure disorder are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for frostbite of the hands and feet, but has remanded issues related to an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and GERD. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo examinations regarding these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for cardiovascular condition, hypertension, respiratory condition (chronic bronchitis and breathing problems), and acquired psychiatric condition (depression) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being remanded because there is insufficient competent medical evidence on file to make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but has remanded the Veteran's claims for headache disability, hypertension, Meniere's syndrome, and acquired psychiatric disability due to lack of supporting evidence in the record.