Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to technical difficulties with a prior hearing and is requesting a new hearing at the RO.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, asbestosis, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and the case is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has determined that additional development is required before the claims can be properly adjudicated, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any psychiatric disorder is related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of a stressor event in service and medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hemorrhoids and varicose veins are related to service. The residuals of a TBI have not been shown.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that his claimed in-service stressors were not credible and that there was no evidence linking any current psychiatric disorders to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not file a claim for service connection prior to October 7, 2009. Therefore, the effective dates of the grants of service connection are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for bilateral hearing loss or an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The evidence does not show a current disability at issue.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, and will address the underlying claim in a separate remand.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals for all issues currently before the Board, including service connection for a left foot injury and PTSD; and higher disability ratings for the service-connected right knee arthritis and left knee arthritis.

The Veteran is not found competent to handle disbursement of funds for Department of Veterans Affairs benefit purposes due to his service-connected paranoid schizophrenia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulitis, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service. The claim for earlier effective date for addition of a dependent for pension benefits is currently pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression have been denied as his claimed conditions are not related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to properly notify the Veteran of a scheduled hearing before the Board. The Veteran must be provided another opportunity for such a hearing at his current address.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection of PTSD, finding it at least as likely as not related to his military service. The Veteran's VA psychiatrists have diagnosed him with PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental health condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a cervical spine disorder. The matter is remanded for further adjudication.