Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the inadequacy of his most recent VA examination and potential changes in his condition.

The Board denied the Appellant's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and head trauma residuals. The Board found that there was no credible evidence of in-service events or diagnoses related to these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current major depressive disorder did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include as due to Agent Orange herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a heart disorder, rectal incontinence, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to service connection.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to a period of service, but his other acquired psychiatric disorders are not. The Veteran's radiculopathy of the lower extremities, lumbar condition, left shoulder condition, and increased ratings for mild instability and painful movement of the left leg are all granted.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn all the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, back condition, joint pain, and psychiatric disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The rating assigned is 10 percent for gastroparesis and no higher.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder. The claim for service connection for nerve damage to the bilateral upper extremities is also granted. The decision does not specify any effective date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The primary issues are seeking increased disability ratings and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, and chest and left lower extremity scars were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his erectile dysfunction or scars.

The Veteran does not have a back disability, bilateral leg disability, bilateral arm disability, bilateral knee disability, or an acquired psychiatric disorder that was caused by his service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence associated with the claims file since November 2013. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, remains pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not otherwise related to active duty. The Veteran's PFB is manifested by abnormal skin texture of the face but no more than one characteristic of disfigurement.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including verification of her Reserve Service and treatment records, as well as verification of in-service stressors. The Veteran will be afforded examinations to assess her sinusitis, psychiatric disorder, and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address service connection claims, including those related to an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral elbow disorder, and bilateral knee disorder. The evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, and epilepsy were not present during service or for many years thereafter. The evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.