Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, tremors of the left hand, and tremors of the right hand as there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's chloracne and PTSD with alcohol dependence are granted as service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange. The acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and major depressive disorder, is denied. Service connection for a back disability and neck disability is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of claims for effective dates earlier than January 29, 2018 for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The appeal is REMANDED for further development on issues including low back disorder, diabetes mellitus type 2, psychiatric disorders, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for pinguecula, an initial compensable rating for bilateral cataracts, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for low back disability, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, chronic sinusitis, and hypertension. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable colon syndrome, GERD, small bundle fiber neuropathy, a low back disorder, sleep disorders, hypogammaglobulinemia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board has denied service connection for psychiatric disorders, including Major depressive disorder and Generalized anxiety disorder, as they are not linked to disease or injury incurred in active service.,Service connection for a giant cell bone tumor of the right wrist is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for left knee, right knee, and left shoulder disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate etiology opinions provided by a VA examiner. The claims are being remanded for new examinations and opinions from new examiners.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including a major depressive disorder and increased rating for skin disorder due to incomplete medical development. The RO is directed to obtain additional medical opinions and examinations as per the October 2019 remand directives.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for pes planus, kidney disorder (including urinary tract infection), and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety with panic disorder, and depression) is remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The issues are related to service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to link his current psychiatric condition to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened and the Board found new evidence sufficient to reopen the claim. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability is granted a rating of 40 percent effective October 4, 2017. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also granted. Other issues on appeal are either denied or remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for cervical spine disability and Graves' disease, and the Board dismissed these claims. The psychiatric disorder claim is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD have been reopened, but the Board has not yet decided whether these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is also remanded due to insufficient medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's personality disorder, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disability was reopened and granted. The appeal is remanded for further development on the issues of low back, foot, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims are pending further examination and development.