Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for another hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a medical opinion on whether the service-connected right wrist disability has aggravated any current psychiatric symptoms.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has not reached a final decision on their merits. The Veteran's tuberculosis was denied as not having been incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability. The case is now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, or obstructive sleep apnea that is service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination and obtaining updated medical records. The Veteran's service connection claim is related to his reported death of Private W.S., while his TDIU claim is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hand and shoulder disabilities, as well as for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The case is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia paranoid type, finding it as likely as not related to military service. The reduction of the disability evaluation for diabetes mellitus, type II, from 20 percent to 10 percent is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and the need to obtain service personnel records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated for an increased rating. He also seeks service connection for ED and a psychiatric disorder, as well as reopening his claim for bilateral shin splints.,The Veteran asserts that his ED may be caused or aggravated by his hypertension medications. His psychiatric disability claim involves seeking service connection for anxiety and depression.,The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claim for bilateral shin splints. The Board finds the current psychiatric claim a new claim based upon distinctly diagnosed diseases, as it includes diagnoses of anxiety and depression.,VA will seek SSA records and Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development records related to the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to adjudication of the claims. The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss, left shoulder disorder, IBS, chronic headaches, depression, bilateral knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome are REMANDED.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, was dismissed due to abandonment of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining unit records and histories, as well as a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder present. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and HIV/AIDS. However, it is not established that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a travel board hearing. The issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, primarily due to an examiner's opinion that the Veteran was capable of sedentary work. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining the Veteran's complete work history and educational background.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, vertigo with dizziness and nausea, and a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression or chronic psychosis). The evidence does not show that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of the Veteran's treatment and examining him to determine if he currently has PTSD or asthma. The appeal will be returned to the Board after this is completed.

The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required before a decision can be made on the Veteran's TDIU claim, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess her ability to secure gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a verified in-service stressor or a diagnosis of PTSD, and his post-service depression is not related to service. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Depression, is denied.