Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2013

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current psychiatric disability related to service, and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD meets the requirements for a schedular TDIU since September 14, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete copies of VA examinations. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete authorization for private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that no chronic psychiatric disorder was first manifested on active duty or within the first post-service year and that the preponderance of the competent and credible evidence of record is against a finding that any currently diagnosed mental disorder is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction secondary to chronic lumbar strain, and headaches.

The Board found that the Veteran's current chronic acquired psychiatric disorder is unrelated to service and not superimposed upon a personality disorder noted in service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a mixed personality disorder, was reopened. Service connection is granted for PTSD due to combat stressors during active duty in Vietnam. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities is rated at 20 percent each.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is not related to his service-connected prostate cancer and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied. The Board found that the Veteran failed to report for a necessary VA examination and thus there is no legal entitlement to service connection. For the issue of increased rating for postoperative residuals of surgical removal of left exostosis talus, the Veteran's failure to appear for a necessary VA examination resulted in denial.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of neck scar, service connection for psychiatric disability and cervical spine disability, and special monthly compensation based on a spouse's need for aid and attendance were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete development and compliance with VCAA requirements. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, is REMANDED.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder/panic attacks, and a thoracolumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for asthma and otitis media were also denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and providing a new VA examination. The issues of service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and lumbar spine disorder are being remanded.

The Veteran does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a finding that any currently diagnosed anxiety or depression is related to his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are not related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including paranoid schizophrenia, major depression, a depressive disorder, and a not otherwise specified psychotic disorder. The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction is held in abeyance.