Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

For the period from July 25, 1977 to June 30, 1994, the Veteran's seizure disorder was not manifested by any seizures and did not meet the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and for a higher initial rating for peptic ulcer disease (PUD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, and he is also granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The claims are based on direct evidence of a link between current conditions and military service.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the Board finds that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, porphyria cutanea tarda (PCD), and PTSD. The Veteran's reports of in-service stressors are deemed unreliable.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left ear hearing loss was denied as his audiometric testing has revealed no worse than Level II hearing in the left ear.

The appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence. The appellant must be scheduled for a video conference with a Veterans Law Judge from the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear findings and a need for clarification on whether the symptoms of schizophrenia are attributable to service or other causes. The Veteran's claim will be further developed before being adjudicated again.

The Board found no evidence of a left shoulder disorder, bilateral knee or hip disorders, head injury, or scar on head incurred during service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also denied as the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination by a psychiatrist to determine if PTSD is related to service in Vietnam and whether any other diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA disability benefits records and VA treatment records. A VA psychiatric examination is also required to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including acid reflux, back disability, fibromyalgia, sinus condition, hearing loss, blurring in both eyes, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD, depression, anxiety), cartilage loss in both knees, gout in ankles and feet, and chronic left ankle fracture. The Board found that the evidence did not support a service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been denied as there is no medical evidence showing a nexus between her current psychiatric condition and her military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to service connection and exposure claims, as well as new evidence submission.

The Board has determined that the appellant's tinnitus is a result of noise exposure during ACDUTRA and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but further development is needed before the merits of the claim can be addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The evidence does not establish a diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder related to service, and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for such diagnoses in VA examinations. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's pre-existing schizophrenia was not aggravated during military service beyond normal progression. The most probative evidence did not show a psychiatric disability incurred in or aggravated by active service.