Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a hip and lower extremity disability, an acquired psychiatric disability secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine spondylosis and degenerative disc disease (DDD), and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or restoration of a rating.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again after this development.

The Board has denied the service connection claims for hypertension, a disability manifested by a 'fast heart', an acquired psychiatric disorder, hyperthyroidism, chronic pain, and insomnia, all claimed as secondary to hepatitis B.

The Board has remanded the case due to an equipment malfunction during a prior hearing, and the Veteran is requested to provide a new travel board hearing.

The Veteran's chronic migraine headaches are productive of very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks, resulting in severe economic inadaptability.,An acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) was not manifest during service or otherwise etiologically related to such service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inextricably intertwined CUE claim and for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to determine the etiology of the appellant's bilateral leg disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened and service connection is granted.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension has also been reopened and service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date beyond June 16, 2009 for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) was denied as there is no clear evidence that his physical or mental disabilities prevented him from initiating or completing his chosen program of education during his eligibility period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and any relevant non-VA healthcare provider records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is granted service connection based on exposure to herbicides in Thailand. The issues of PTSD and breathing problems are not addressed as the hearing transcript could not be produced.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, recurrent tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal is based on the denial of his PTSD claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of all claimed psychiatric and neuropsychological signs and symptoms. The Veteran's service-connected spine disorder may have aggravated his acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a headache disorder were denied as there is no probative evidence that the conditions are related to her military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a skin disorder (including as due to exposure to mustard gas) and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and increased rating for residuals of a right ankle injury are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and analysis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder (Depressive Disorder), and chronic headaches were denied. The Board found no current diagnosed disabilities related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has ordered a remand for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is aggravated by his service-connected meningitis. The case will be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) after this development.