Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was reopened in April 1994, but the RO denied it on the merits due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service. The Board found that there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in this decision because new evidence showed a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include schizophrenia has been reopened. However, the evidence does not support service connection for this condition.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified in-service stressor event.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability as defined by VA regulations.,There is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disability during service or within one year thereafter, and there is significant evidence against such a finding.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus and an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the evidence did not support a claim of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the claims were decided on the basis of direct service connection.

The Board found that the Appellant did not meet basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to her lack of active service during a period of war. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development due to the need to determine whether he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, and to ascertain whether he currently has disability manifested by night sweats that is attributable to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than a personality disorder, related to his military service. The evidence of record does not support a finding of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder being incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in hearing officer, and you are entitled to another video-conference hearing before a VLJ at the earliest available opportunity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability was granted, with the effective date being February 19, 2009. The Veteran is now rated at 40 percent for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder with depression and psychotic features due to new evidence. However, the claim is denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and bilateral interstitial fibrosis allegedly related to asbestos exposure during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability is not related to his active duty service and denied both claims for service connection and basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his bilateral hearing loss is denied as the highest possible schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depression, is also denied due to lack of evidence supporting secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the proper effective date is August 25, 1997, based on when he submitted a formal application to reopen his claim. The June 1988 and May 1995 rating decisions were final as they were not appealed within one year.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear injury and hearing loss, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus need further development due to conflicting statements about his military service and alleged stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim is pending.