Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD in March 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made on the issues of service connection for various conditions and a rating for a left knee disability.

The Board has determined that service connection is granted for PTSD and denied for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection for PTSD is established based on the Veteran's reported combat-related experiences in Vietnam, while service connection for bilateral hearing loss is not supported by evidence showing continuous hearing impairment since service separation.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no credible evidence to support his claimed stressors. The cervical spine disorder issue remains pending and will be remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and there is insufficient evidence to support his claimed in-service stressors. As such, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosed depression disorder is proximately due to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The Board also found no evidence of a current right knee or left knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted a rating of 40 percent for her right shoulder disability. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA mental health records and arranging for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed psychiatric disabilities.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals, which was deemed effective when received by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened, but the evidence does not meet the criteria to establish service connection. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is still under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The claims will be reconsidered after all necessary information is obtained.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is related to his military service, including reviewing his in-service performance and any available medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder NOS, was granted. His appeal for a higher evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral hearing loss is pending.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected undifferentiated schizophrenia did not contribute to or cause his death. The appellant was recognized as the surviving spouse.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and finds that his acquired psychiatric disability is less likely than not related to service. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.