Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection for diabetic retinopathy is granted as a complication of his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus. The Board also grants service connection for insomnia, but denies service connection for sleep apnea, acid reflux, skin disorder, headache disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for respiratory, heart, gastrointestinal, lumbar spine, and acquired psychiatric disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a deviated septum and TDIU, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his in-service assault. The SMC claim was also denied as there is no evidence of need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claims of residuals of a laceration of left ankle, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and back disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, diverticulitis, and a psychiatric disability are all denied.,Service connection cannot be established as the claimed conditions are not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disorders preexisted service and were aggravated by it. The Veteran is asked to provide records from a behavioral health facility and undergo an examination to clarify these issues.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations obtained in March 2020 are inadequate and requires additional medical opinions to address all of the Veteran's diagnosed disabilities, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and a right shoulder condition. The matter is therefore being remanded for these missing records and for medical opinions based on a complete factual history.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, excluding PTSD, as there is no evidence of a current psychiatric disability diagnosed in accordance with the DSM-5 during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential inconsistencies in medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to show that his pre-existing anxiety and depression were aggravated by service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a back disability, bilateral knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The decision also granted a 10% rating for a facial scar.,The Veteran’s claim for an eye disability remains pending as there are missing records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. Diabetes mellitus type II is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure, left and right foot neuropathy are secondary to diabetes mellitus, a skin condition (including blisters) is presumed due to herbicide exposure or diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder is presumed due to service in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision will be reconsidered with additional records and a new opinion.

The claims for TBI, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, breathing disorder (including respiratory and sinus conditions), tinnitus, and hepatitis C have been remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) are being remanded due to the need for further development of the medical evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the lack of evidence showing a link between current symptoms and military service. The claims for higher staged ratings for left knee disorder, right hip disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hypertension are remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a supplemental opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to personal assault. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also being remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and to clarify his reported in-service hospitalization. The claims for service connection are therefore being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) as the evidence did not show a link between these conditions and military service.