Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his reported in-service stressors.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have any symptoms of residuals of an appendectomy during any period of active service and that his currently diagnosed low back disorder is not related to active service. The claims for psychiatric, shoulder, muscle spasms and joint pain, and migraine headaches were also addressed but are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia is etiologically related to active service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (mood disorder and depression), but the other conditions were not found to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder during service or for many years thereafter, and the Veteran's reported symptoms are not etiologically linked to his period of service or any incident therein. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, is found to be aggravated by his service-connected seizure disorder. His hypertension is also found to be aggravated by his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting psychiatric disorder did not increase in severity during service and thus, denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected low back pain is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is remanded as there are outstanding SSA records and a VA examination is needed to assess the existence of such a condition, its etiology, and whether it is related to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of secondary service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder due to service-connected disability is also raised.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU rating is remanded as there are outstanding SSA records and a VA examination is needed to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to obtain or maintain employment.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD or depression, that is attributable to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing before the RO and to send notification to the correct representative. The Veteran's claims regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression), and sleeplessness are pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and found that new evidence supports this. However, it did not find sufficient evidence to establish service connection for either a psychiatric disorder or a spine disorder.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance/housebound status. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder and ganglion cyst have been found to be related to his active duty service. The left leg disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, acquired psychiatric disorder (Major depressive disorder), sleep apnea, bruxism, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are not currently shown or related to the Veteran's service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, to include paranoid schizophrenia, was not incurred in active service, including as due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including a need to provide additional information and evidence regarding his PTSD claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not establish a valid diagnosis of PTSD based on verified stressors.

The Board found that the appellant's current psychiatric disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by his ACDUTRA, and thus denied service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not yet decided.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral chronic otitis media and PTSD due to the lack of current disability evidence.