Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Board found no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder or hemorrhoids, and the Board finds that these conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining his service personnel records and VA treatment records. The case will be reviewed by a VA psychiatrist who will provide an opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran was sexually assaulted during active duty military service.

The Board found that an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied the claim.

The Veteran's claims for multiple myeloma, malignant melanoma, lipoma, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), peripheral neuropathy or burning and tingling sensations in the feet, and arthritis of the left shoulder, left hip, and cervical spine have been denied as not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing due to the Veteran's incarceration, and to document any attempts to accommodate his request.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining records of medical treatment during active duty in West Germany and psychiatric hospitalization at Fort Hood.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and knife wound residuals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder due to his military service. The issue is still pending and will be reconsidered after the additional development.

The Board has determined that the reduction in the disability rating from 50 percent to 10 percent for organic mental disorder was not proper and has restored the original 50 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder of the feet and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted, but his other claims were not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension are under review, with a focus on determining if they are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred during service due to exposure to hostile military or terrorist activity, and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The decision also addressed hypertension and a sleep disorder as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome and left knee disability are not related to service, and his psychiatric disorder is not shown to be due to service. Therefore, these claims have been denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, flat feet, a bilateral knee disorder, a female internal organ disorder, and incontinence prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional service personnel records, mental health treatment records, and clarification of the etiology of tinnitus. The claim for PTSD will be considered based on evidence from sources other than the Veteran's records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have verified PTSD or schizophrenia, and there is no evidence to support a service connection for either condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back and psychiatric disorders were not incurred or aggravated by service. The current conditions are unrelated to his military service.