Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not provided to reopen any previously denied claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung disorder, skin disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to asbestos, herbicides, or other potential sources. The evidence did not support current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining National Guard service records and scheduling a VA examination. The appellant's claim of service connection for schizophrenia is on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor. The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat and thus, his claimed stressors could not be verified.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's alcohol abuse, which was secondary to his service-connected schizophrenia, and diabetes mellitus substantially contributed to his death. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a spine disorder (cervical and lumbar), residuals of a hernia repair, and peripheral neuropathy. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, that was incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not establish a link between his claimed in-service stressor and his current psychiatric symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and schizophrenia. The evidence does not establish that his current PTSD is related to in-service stressors.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, and granted it as a matter of accrued benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding his claimed psychiatric, left hand numbness, and respiratory disabilities.

The evidence does not establish a link between the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and his service. The Board found that there was no credible evidence linking the diagnosis to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, but denied service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder and erectile dysfunction, finding that these conditions are related to active service. Bipolar disorder is found to be related to service due to its onset during service and the Veteran's history of psychiatric symptoms since separation. Erectile dysfunction is found to be proximately caused by service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to address the character of service for his last period of active duty and to re-adjudicate the issue on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, found no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service or a service-connected disability, and awarded a compensable evaluation for diplopia of the left eye. The claim for a 10 percent rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is moot as a higher rating is in effect.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD). The Veteran's claim is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, increased ratings for hypertension, and compensable ratings for nasal bone fracture residuals and scalp scars. The evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder.