Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2014

The Veteran's skin disability, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are not service connected. The dental condition claim is denied as it does not meet the requirements for service connection for purposes of VA outpatient treatment.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability, and the medical evidence did not establish a link between any claimed conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the left leg, skin disorder (X-linked ichthyosis), and respiratory disorder (bronchitis and COPD). Service connection was denied for gastrointestinal disorder, sinusitis, defective hearing in the right ear, and perforated left ear drum.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination and medical opinion on employability due to service-connected disabilities. The claim will be adjudicated again after the additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board is remanding the case due to inadequate notice provided in previous denials of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and lung or respiratory disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) are not related to active duty service, ACTDUTRA or INACTDUTRA. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia renders him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus meeting the criteria for SMC based on a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's MDD is related to his military service, but he does not have PTSD that is related to a verified military stressor. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than MDD, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no corroborated in-service stressor.

The Veteran likely has PTSD that is attributable to his active military service, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed cervical spine, thoracic or lumbar spine, and acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service. The preponderance of evidence is against her claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran's ulcers and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder was not shown to be related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and scheduling of a hearing before a Member of the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in determining whether the Veteran's preexisting psychiatric disorder was aggravated by service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion and any additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a skin disability due to herbicide exposure are denied. The claim for increased rating for residuals of fractured left clavicle is granted.