Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the inextricability between these issues. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder must be fully developed and adjudicated before any final determination can be made on the hypertension claim.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorders due to new and material evidence. However, the issues of service connection for bilateral eye disorders remain closed as they were not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for brain disease due to trauma with headaches and dizziness is granted. The claim for PTSD is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a sleep disorder are pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing issue and needs clarification on representation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cognitive disorder, tinnitus, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back disorder, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected left lower extremity edema, are being remanded due to the need to obtain treatment records from Dr. W.G., the Veteran's counselor, and to provide addendum opinions regarding the nature of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing VA examination records and updated treatment reports.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling new examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a new VA examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's failure to attend his scheduled RO hearing, and requests a rescheduling of the hearing.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a drug and alcohol abuse disability as secondary to PTSD are all granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a hearing officer's retirement and the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing. The claim will be returned to the RO after scheduling the hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine, left wrist, and acquired psychiatric disabilities were not incurred or aggravated during service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma, was denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental health condition related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if service connection can be granted for a psychiatric disorder and whether TDIU is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant personnel records and verifying stressor incidents. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for psychiatric or psychological disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder. The claim was based on a direct relationship between the current disabilities and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, was not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service stressors.