Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, as well as secondary service connection claims for acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and sleep disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus disability had its onset during service and is therefore granted. The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination. The issues of service connection for PTSD and dependency allowance for his son are also on hold until further notice.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss and PTSD, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service noise exposure or stressors sufficient to establish service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a back disability due to lack of in-service injury or disease. The case is also remanded for additional development regarding the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted and assigned a rating based on his secondary service-connected disabilities. The claims for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and ischemic heart disease have also been granted as they are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicides. The claims for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and ischemic heart disease have also been granted under the same presumption of exposure.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia has been granted as a result of presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service. The claim for ischemic heart disease has also been granted based on this same presumption.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease has been granted due to the presumptive link between herbicide exposure and this condition. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia have not been linked to his military service in this manner.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings, including consideration of the Veteran's direct service connection theory and addressing the adequacy of VA examination reports.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a low back disorder (claimed as lumbar strain), and several other conditions. The evidence received since the September 1972 rating decision did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is also granted.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and migraine headaches. The claim for migraine headaches was denied due to a lack of medical nexus between the claimed in-service headache episodes and current migraines.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, was not related to service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for VA medical examinations and further review of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete records. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and examinations.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding the effective date for a 100 percent disability rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder prior to April 4, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches. The decision is final as it was not appealed within the time frame.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, PTSD, and depression, is related to his active military service. The claim for acid reflux will be remanded as additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran's claim remains pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and special monthly compensation based upon the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran will be provided with a supplemental statement of the case after any necessary examinations are completed.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, as well as psoriasis. The Veteran's claims were not adjudicated on the basis of a specific exposure basis or presumption.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder prior to July 20, 2012 was denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.