Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, manifested by depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and thus denied his claim for service connection. His entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia is being remanded due to the need for additional records and a VA examination.

The case is being remanded to the RO for review of new evidence submitted by the Veteran and additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and examination reports.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing.

The Board has determined that a new examination is necessary to address the etiology of the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, and that records from his period of active service should be requested. Additionally, records from Social Security Administration and treatment records pertaining to mental health treatment prior to July 2005 are needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if his diabetes mellitus is related to service exposure to dioxins in Guam. The issue of reopening the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder will also be addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a personal hearing and further development of his claim, including consideration of any potential CUE in prior rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for a torn deltoid muscle of the left arm, tendonitis of the right shoulder, disc herniation in the lumbosacral spine, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues are whether he can establish service connection for PTSD and if his bilateral hearing loss warrants a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and secondary service connection for a low back disability due to his service-connected left ankle disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, but has denied the underlying claims due to lack of evidence supporting a current diagnosis or service origin.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD.,Service connection was also denied for hepatitis C and degenerative disc and joint disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and therefore, service connection is denied for all issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and verifying in-service stressors. The Veteran is to be scheduled for a VA mental disorders examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder or PTSD related to service, and thus service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board denied service connection for spine and psychiatric disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active military service or a service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to his military service and grants this claim.