Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2009

The Veteran's hypertension and psychiatric disorder are being remanded for additional development. Her left knee disability is also being remanded, but the rating assigned remains pending further action.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not meet the service requirements to receive such benefits.

The Veteran's bilateral retinopathy is reasonably related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and has been granted as secondary service connection. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and an additional liver disability due to lack of credible evidence supporting these conditions. The Board found that there was no in-service stressor related to combat or exposure to herbicides, and thus could not establish service connection.

The Veteran is competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds and thus meets the criteria for receiving direct payment of his VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding insufficient evidence to support the claimed stressor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pain in major joints, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a heart disorder are denied as there is no competent medical evidence connecting these conditions to his active service or to his service-connected back disability.

The Board has determined that the current development of issues related to PTSD and pre-syncopal episodes is inadequate, necessitating further development. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD stemming from a personal assault during service, is service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has reopened the claims but continues to deny them on the merits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition, a thoracic spine condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found no nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left hip disability, and phlebitis of the right leg were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a verified stressor and no medical etiology linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is not considered a separate disability from his service-connected PTSD. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an anxiety disorder and therefore, cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis and psychiatric disorders, finding no evidence of such conditions during service or a link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is service-connected. The Veteran's bilateral hip pain was not found to be directly related to his service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and consideration of his claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be established for a back injury, bilateral hearing loss, or an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for full disability compensation at the 100 percent rating from August 1, 1995, to September 3, 1999, is denied due to his conviction of a felony and subsequent incarceration.