Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2013

The Board found no evidence of a psychiatric disability, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), during or within one year after the Veteran's service. The Veteran's statements regarding in-service stressors were deemed inconsistent and lacking credibility. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied.

The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability for VA purposes and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of evidence of an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided regarding in-service personal assault claims and incomplete information from a licensed social worker at the Vet Center. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal to address service connection for hypertension, CVA, and an acquired psychiatric disorder based on secondary theories of entitlement. Additional development is needed including obtaining medical records from various hospitals and VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to incomplete steps taken by the RO. The case is now being returned to the RO for completion of the requested actions and readjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for apportionment of his VA benefits to his former spouse, finding that there was no legal entitlement due to their divorce and lack of responsibility for spousal support.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to include obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA audiological and psychiatric examination.

The Board found that there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder, chemical dependency, hepatitis A or B, or hepatitis C related to service. The Veteran's alcohol abuse and hallucinations were noted during service but the conditions are not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in service, and the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder as a result of his active naval service, including the in-service stressor involving J.B. and the jet engine intake.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others are not.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted with a 10% rating, and his GERD is also granted as due to disease or injury incurred in active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal insufficiency, claimed as a bilateral kidney disorder, is denied because there is no current evidence of the condition. The Board notes that the Veteran failed to report for blood work ordered by the VA examiner in July 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, were not incurred in or caused by his military service and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board Hearing. The primary issue remains unresolved regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, cervical spine disability, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, left hand disability to include frostbite residuals, and right hand disability to include frostbite residuals have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including rescheduling VA examinations and scheduling a hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to incomplete development, including a failure to obtain SSA records. A VA examination is required to determine if any current psychiatric disorder was caused or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for various conditions, finding that none were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a bilateral knee disorder to allow for additional development, including obtaining corroborating documentation of a claimed stressor incident and providing an addendum to a previous VA medical opinion.