Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and depression, has been denied. The Board found that the current bone loss is not related to the in-service trauma and concluded that there was no evidence linking his mood disorder symptoms to his prior military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining evidence to corroborate his claimed stressor and asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current disability of an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus as a result of service. The VA examiners concluded that these conditions are less likely than not caused by or related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, that had onset in service or is related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a back disorder, and service connection is granted. The Veteran's depressive disorder is found to be secondary to fibromyalgia. Service connection for fibromyalgia is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed due to his request for withdrawal.

The Veteran has established service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, as his symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) is denied, while his claim for lung cancer due to herbicide exposure in Thailand is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's schizophrenia and PTSD are related to service, including considering a stressor event in boot camp. The AOJ should then review the record and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his active duty service. However, there is no evidence of a current disability for cold weather injuries or lower back problem/back pain that can be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected psychiatric disability and bronchial asthma has been dismissed as the Veteran indicated satisfaction with the current 30 percent rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran had a service-connected psychiatric condition, which could have contributed to his death. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder due to his service and therefore denied the claim.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), hypertension, and post-traumatic arthritis of the right ankle. The Veteran's bladder disorder is not considered in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and attempting to obtain his service personnel records. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current scalp laceration residuals and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining post-service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus are not related to his active service, with the primary diagnosis being a personality disorder for which VA does not provide compensation. The Board also determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is less likely than not related to noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records and providing a clarifying opinion from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been reopened and granted, with the condition being due to an in-service stressor supported by corroborative evidence.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied as there is no evidence of such a condition during service or until years after service. The Veteran's borderline personality disorder was not aggravated by a superimposed service injury.,The claim for hepatitis B has been reopened and granted, with the condition being etiologically related to service.,Service connection for a neck injury, TBI, brain aneurysm, and left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during service or until years after service.