Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or other acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is denied.

The Board found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the claim was denied as there is no credible evidence linking the condition to active duty or active duty for training.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA opinion regarding the relationship between his current low back disorder and his period of active service. The claims for secondary service connection will also be readjudicated following completion of this development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the etiology of his heart condition and psychiatric disorders, including service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings or TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking current psychiatric conditions to service. The decision is based on the lack of medical evidence showing a nexus between in-service symptoms and post-service diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding his in-service stressors and additional development is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to comply with VA Training Letter 10-01. The Veteran's claim of service connection for memory loss as due to an undiagnosed illness is being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is attributable to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a psychiatric disability, to include bipolar disorder, as there is no evidence of such conditions within one year of separation from active service, and VA medical opinions have found no link between these disabilities and service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Anxiety Disorder NOS, is service-connected. The RO has granted a rating of 40 percent for the residuals of GSW to the right lateral chest wall since July 1, 1997. Effective August 31, 2010, the Veteran's TDIU claim was also granted.

The Veteran's emergency room care at Florida Hospital Medical Center on November 24, 2010 was found to meet the criteria for reimbursement due to his service-connected disabilities resulting in total disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain inpatient or clinical service treatment records, including from Fort Devaughn and Army Garrison Daegu. The Veteran's psychiatric disability is being evaluated based on direct evidence of a connection to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, will be examined by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine its etiology.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material to reopen claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's current medical records do not show a diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding new and material evidence. However, it denied both claims on their merits.,Service connection was not established for a back disability in this decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but remanded due to need for additional development including verification of stressor and examination.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the readjudication of the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim on appeal will be REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depression, has been granted. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran's current depression symptoms are at least partially attributable to her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a cardiac disorder due to further evidentiary development. The Veteran is also given an opportunity to testify at a local VA office hearing.