Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, schedule the Veteran for a VA examination related to his psychiatric disorder and herniated nucleus pulposus, and issue an SOC regarding the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address whether any psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bipolar disorder is related to service, and if so, to determine its effective date.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination and treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to include obtaining VA treatment records, arranging for orthopedic and psychiatric examinations, and readjudicating the claims.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, as well as the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a seizure disorder, panic attacks, and anxiety resulting from VA treatment or lack thereof.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, neck disability, and bilateral elbow disability due to incomplete development. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and verifying periods of service in the National Guard. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a Social and Industrial Survey and obtaining updated VA treatment records. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 18, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and his symptoms are best characterized as schizophrenia. Therefore, he is denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for diabetes mellitus, type II and an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, finding no fault on VA's part in causing or contributing to these disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, back disability, gastrointestinal issues, Crohn's disease, hepatitis C, and bilateral foot disability were not incurred or aggravated by service. The appeals for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination for his hearing loss and PTSD claims, as well as to verify the claimed stressors. The RO will also determine if there are any established service-connected conditions that may affect his current disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD or a depressive disorder, requires additional development due to incomplete stressor verification and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD; left shoulder disability; hepatitis C; and diabetes mellitus. The Board found no probative value in the Veteran's allegations of an in-service injury that resulted in chronic disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of stressors and a VA mental health examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea, and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for a right knee disorder and lumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues are whether he can establish service connection for congestive heart failure and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board found no evidence of PTSD diagnosed at any time, and the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that a low back disability had its onset in active service or is otherwise related to active service.,Regarding her claimed acquired mental disorder (claimed as emotional condition) other than PTSD, including depression, there was no diagnosis provided by VA medical records.