Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD under DSM-5 but met the criteria for unspecified depressive disorder and stimulant (cocaine) use disorder in sustained remission. Service connection was also denied for right knee osteoarthritis, right hip degenerative joint disease, and status post total hip arthroplasty.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension at the housebound rate is granted due to his service-connected psychiatric disabilities, which have led him to be substantially confined to his dwelling and immediate premises.

The Board found no current diagnosis of ulcers and denied the claim for service connection.,There is no evidence of a diagnosed TBI, and the Veteran's STRs do not support such an event. The Board denied the claim for service connection for TBI.

The Veteran's schizophrenia, characterized by total occupational and social impairment, was granted a 100 percent disability rating from August 31, 1956 to August 14, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for decreased sensation, periorbital area - fifth cranial nerve/trigeminal has been withdrawn and is therefore dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his deviated septum is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right forearm condition (also claimed as numbness and painful scar) is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety, is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for opioid use disorder (to include residuals of such disorder) is remanded.

The appeal pertaining to the issues of service connection for a chronic psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee condition, arthritis and tendonitis, an earlier effective date for herpes simplex, type II, and whether there was CUE in a March 2004 rating decision that denied service connection for limited use of the arms has been dismissed as moot.,The appeal pertaining to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, and the claims for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between his current symptoms and events in service. The Board noted inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding his mental health history.

The Board has remanded the case for referral of the claim for a TDIU to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration for the period prior to December 1, 2015. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include asthma, hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, and lower lip leukoplakia residuals.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Meniere's syndrome is denied as not related to service.,Service connection for vertigo and anxiety are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for depression, adjustment disorder, and anxiety is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of a stroke, and tinnitus are now considered service-connected due to their relationship with his service-connected right knee disability.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,An effective date of April 24, 2019 is assigned for a 100 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,An effective date of March 5, 2019 is assigned for the award of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reviewed again with additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to a lack of compliance with previous remands. The Veteran's psychiatric condition, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is being evaluated again.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete documentation and authorization requests. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for treatment records from Dr. CEMQ.

The Veteran's skin condition and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are not service-connected. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated employment information and earnings. The Board also notes that service connection has been granted for his headache disability, which will no longer be on appeal.

The Board has granted reopening of the claims for service connection for back condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, somatization disorder, and anxiety. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board has restored a 100 percent rating for schizophrenia (previously rated as psychotic disorder, NOS) effective October 1, 2016 due to the Veteran's failure to appear at an August 2015 VA examination. The evidence does not establish that there was an improvement in her disability under ordinary conditions of daily life and work.