Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2016

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for post-operative residuals of lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, an acquired mental disorder (presumably including cognitive disorder NOS and depressive disorder NOS), seizure disorder, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral knee disability. The claim for service connection for a right ear hearing loss was denied as the Veteran's hearing did not meet VA criteria for hearing loss. The claims for an increased rating for bilateral knee disability and entitlement to TDIU were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the evidence, including a medical expert opinion and additional arguments submitted by the Veteran.

The Board found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is not related to his in-service heat stroke, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of jurisdiction as his claims have been granted in full by an August 2015 rating decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a joint disability, a gastrointestinal disability, a lumbar spine disability, and a cervical spine disability have all been denied. The VA examinations did not find any current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed conditions did not manifest during a period of active military service and are not otherwise related to such service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include schizophrenia, a bipolar disorder, and anorexia nervosa due to incomplete records and need for further verification.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding that the evidence supports this determination.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and denied service connection for dizziness. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for other conditions are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and examination to address the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as the severity of his service-connected disabilities. The claims will be readjudicated after all development has been completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining SSA and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The case has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is related to service and has granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with depression, and Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.,Service treatment records did not show any signs or symptoms of the claimed disorders during service. The Veteran was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease prior to death but there is no medical evidence linking it to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to schedule a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is still pending and will be scheduled for a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to failure to report for a VA examination and inadequate medical opinions.