Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and thus grants his claim for TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding private medical records that need to be obtained and evaluated.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated by his service. The claim will be reviewed with a new examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical opinions on etiology.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and right leg shin splints were not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of the Veteran's reported PTSD stressors and a need for a new medical opinion regarding his psychiatric condition, including major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence. The case will need to be reviewed again with a VA psychiatrist or psychologist who can provide an opinion on whether any currently present acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset during his period of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder. The RO is instructed to obtain updated VA medical records and request an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder.,The Board has also found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for hypertension, BPH, skin cancer, or COPD due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected CAD was denied, as the condition did not meet the criteria for an increased rating prior to February 17, 2021.,The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to June 15, 2018 is remanded and may be granted on a case-by-case basis due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, but the claim for a right shoulder disorder is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Schizophrenia, as well as his TDIU, with an effective date of September 4, 2009. The level of impairment at that time was consistent with a 70% rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear factual records and need for additional evidence. The issues include hypertension, heart disorder, urinary tract disorders, thoracolumbar spine disorder, right hip disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, all potentially related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board also found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a psychiatric disorder, right knee DJD, left tibial tubercle fracture, degenerative arthritis of the spine, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity prior to March 22, 2021, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for neck condition, back condition, and headaches have been denied. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (APD) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50% prior to May 19, 2021 and 70% from that date. The Veteran also has a 70% rating for her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. A TDIU rating is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder resulting from a traumatic brain injury sustained during INACDUTRA. The Board also remanded the issues of left knee disability and right ear hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension are remanded due to missing medical records and the need for additional examinations. The examiner must determine if any pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service, or if there is a relationship between current diagnoses and service.