Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as it is related to in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no in-service stressor or event resulting in PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors and a need for additional private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR). The Veteran's claims include psychiatric disorders, OSA, and knee disorders. Further examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed because the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss renders his claim moot. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's injuries during a fight in service were not due to willful misconduct, and thus he is eligible for VA compensation. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right eye injury, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, cervical spine disorder, and lumbar spine disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded cases involving increased ratings for the knees and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because she did not submit a VA Form 21-8940, which is required to determine her eligibility for this benefit.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma, pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are denied. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee disability remain on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records, including those from non-VA treatment and psychiatric hospitalizations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues related to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 USC 1151 or 38 U.S.C. 1318 are also inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service-connected. The back and dental conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and/or anxiety), and headaches due to insufficient information in the record regarding their relationship to active duty service.

The Board denied entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance prior to November 9, 2012, due to insufficient evidence demonstrating that the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder required regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, Bell's palsy, diabetes mellitus type II, left upper and lower extremity neuropathies, and right upper extremity neuropathy due to secondary service connection. The issues include depression and anxiety related to military sexual assault, as well as other mental health conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is related to her military service, including instances of sexual harassment and assault.

The Board has granted service connection for alopecia (claimed as hair loss) and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, inflamed chest, and residuals of frostbite due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran was not properly notified of her scheduled VA examinations and may have been experiencing homelessness at the time of these exams.