Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder were not incurred in or related to his active service. The claims for these conditions were therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression and anxiety (for accrued benefits purposes) were denied. However, service connection was granted for schizophrenia (for accrued benefits purposes).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, due to military sexual trauma is being remanded for further development and examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD. The status of the PTSD claim is pending as further evaluation and evidence are needed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disability (depression), a foot disability, a skin disability, and a post-operative residual scar from excision of melanoma. The Veteran's claims were based on direct evidence rather than any presumption or secondary theory.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and did not assign an effective date earlier than July 31, 2009 for the grant of service connection for chronic psychosis.,There is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current low back disability to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed stressors are related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity and are consistent with his Vietnam service. The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD, which is related to the in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to determine if any current acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions including a bilateral foot disorder, left knee disorder, hiatal hernia, residuals of pilonidal cyst, residuals of cholecystectomy, right shoulder disorder, hypertension, heart disorder, asthma, and an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is service connected as it pre-existed service and was likely aggravated by military service.

The Board found no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran was also denied a higher evaluation for his irritable colon syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis, bilateral sciatica, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's current back disorders are considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has requested a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 due to heart bypass surgery performed by VA in August 2004, and has ordered additional development including obtaining VA treatment records from Cheyenne VA Medical Center.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but is remanding it to allow further development and consideration.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The underlying claims for left shoulder disability and residuals of a broken arm remain pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as additional development of service connection claims for throat cancer, psychiatric disorder, and a growth on the left leg. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a skin condition due to exposure to herbicides. The appeals are granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA skin examination and obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding his psychiatric disorder. The RO/AMC will also review the claims files to ensure all necessary actions have been completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed respiratory disability, acquired psychiatric disability, and left foot numbness and paralysis.