Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is secondary to his service-connected spine disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The right shoulder disability is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, variously diagnosed as adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression and depressive disorder, is granted. Service connection for genitofemoral neuralgia and small corneal scar are denied. The Veteran's mid back strain remains at a maximum of 20 percent prior to December 15, 2010 and 30 percent from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination report and need for a new psychiatric evaluation. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for spinal meningitis, hypertension, arthritis (gout), an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a neck disability. The appeals were based on secondary service connection to spinal meningitis.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for low back, left hip, and psychiatric disabilities. However, the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to incidents reported by the Veteran during service, including drug use and threats of violence. The appeal will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis, an acquired psychiatric disability, corns of the right foot, hypertension, hepatitis A and B, and a prostate disorder. The evidence did not establish any current disabilities or link them to service.

The Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, which was of service onset or is related to any events that occurred in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his active military service and grants service connection for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further examination of the Veteran's psychiatric condition. The claims for service connection, increased ratings, and individual unemployability will be adjudicated after this process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, congenital intellectual and personality disorders, or alcohol dependence related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from the examiner who conducted the September 2012 VA PTSD examination.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining information from SSA and providing a supplemental medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD; residuals of dental surgery; hypertension; and diabetes. The appeals were based on direct evidence rather than presumptions or secondary theories.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his diagnosed PTSD, as well as any other psychiatric disability found. The case will be re-adjudicated after this development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and psychiatric disorder were denied.,Service connection was also denied for allergic rhinitis with chronic sinusitis.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left ring finger fracture and schizophrenia, but denied his claim for kidney disability. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination to determine the etiology of his schizophrenia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains in dispute.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various psychiatric, sleep, back, neck, and skin disorders. The evidence did not show any such conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The Board has ordered another remand due to incomplete development of the Veteran's service records and stressor allegations. The claims for service connection will be reconsidered after additional evidence is obtained.