Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability is etiologically related to her active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor and no current diagnosis of a mental disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, his application for service connection remains pending as further development is needed regarding SSA records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for mental health disorder, diabetes mellitus, and residuals of motor vehicle accident (MVA) due to incomplete information regarding the type of active duty performed during National Guard service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, including this one, prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his psychiatric, hand, hip, knee, back, and headache disorders. The Board cannot make a fully-informed decision without these evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions, specifically regarding a VA examination and medical opinion related to the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's GERD is not related to his active service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis that conforms to the DSM-5 for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability and a low back disability. The issues of increased ratings for right forearm burn scar (rated based upon measurement) and pain, as well as earlier effective dates for these conditions are being remanded due to procedural errors in the previous rating decisions.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, right fifth and fourth MCP disabilities, back disability, and tinnitus as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions manifested during service or are related to service.

The Veteran is granted an intermediate level of SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected neck disability, left elbow disability, and psychiatric disability. He does not qualify for higher levels of SMC.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low blood sugar, vision disorder, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, numbness in the bilateral hands, and numbness in the bilateral legs, thighs, and feet due to outstanding evidence needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a sleep disorder, as well as the nonservice-connected pension benefits and TDIU claims due to insufficient evidence. The Appellant is required to undergo examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his current psychiatric conditions and any sleep disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU have been dismissed due to their death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals as the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder for the purpose of accrued benefits, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's psychiatric condition emerged during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and scoliosis. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's headaches are service-connected, but his sleep apnea and elbow disabilities do not have a service connection.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with asthma that may be related to his in-service chronic sinusitis. His acquired psychiatric disorder is also service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for neuropathy, restless leg syndrome, and a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being submitted after the September 2016 SOC, March 2017 SSOC, and September 2018 decision. The AOJ is instructed to consider this new evidence in their next rating decision.