Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for mechanical lumbar strain and psychiatric disability (including OCD and GAD) have been denied as the Veteran failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran's right-hand laceration scar is not rated higher than 10 percent prior to August 26, 2019 and a rating higher than 10 percent is denied beginning August 26, 2019.,The Veteran's right-hand disability (to include carpal tunnel) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as presumed due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumed due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is granted.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability is rated at 70 percent, and a TDIU is granted. The Board found the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors and the diagnoses were based on uncorroborated events.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's personality disorder claim was not properly withdrawn and dismissed, leaving it pending before the Board. The issue now is whether the current diagnosis of schizophrenia can be characterized as superimposed on his in-service diagnosed personality disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his low back disability, left hip radiculopathy, urinary frequency, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to inconsistencies in medical records and examination reports. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion on both direct service connection and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for shortening of the left leg has been dismissed.,Herpes zoster was also dismissed from appeal, with a rating assigned but not higher than 10 percent.,Service connection for PTSD and memory loss were both denied. The Veteran’s psychiatric disorder including PTSD claim is pending as it involves an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI).,The appeal regarding service connection for memory loss was dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, concluding that the Veteran's condition did not have its onset in or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further development, including an examination by a clinician to determine if his current psychiatric disability is related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's depressive disorder is being reviewed again by a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining medical records from SSA, private physicians, and VA. The claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for a psychiatric disability as it was a freestanding claim and not subject to appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding psychiatric disorders, aneurysm status post craniotomy, cognitive deficits and dementia, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder was rated at 30 percent prior to August 12, 2015. The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to its severity and impact on daily life. The Veteran’s duodenal ulcers were deemed noncompensable as they were attributed to a non-service-connected condition (GERD). The Veteran was denied TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities not meeting the schedular requirements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a skin disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU due to VA failing to fulfill its duty to assist in obtaining private treatment records. The case will be remanded for additional development including obtaining private dermatology records of Dr. J., arranging for a VA mental health examination, and readingjudging the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since April 28, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including major depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.