Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was denied multiple times due to lack of new and material evidence. The most recent claim, submitted on September 15, 2011, resulted in the grant of service connection with an effective date of September 15, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development to verify service dates and obtain relevant medical records, including private mental health records. The examiner will provide opinions on whether each condition is related to or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia, is granted as service connected. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing a continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not found new evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with depression and anxiety has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, to include tinea versicolor, secondary to Agent Orange exposure, is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims for chronic maxillary sinusitis and OSA are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active military service.

The Board denied service connection for myofascial pain syndrome, chronic spinal disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further evaluation. The issues of service connection are being reviewed, as well as the rating for seborrheic dermatitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including mood disorder and depressive disorder NOS, is proximately due to his service-connected lumbar herniated disc. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for ankylosis and bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.,Service connection for periodontal disease (for compensation purposes) is denied as it cannot be considered a compensable disability.

The Board has decided that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as his special monthly compensation and TDIU claims. The case is being remanded to obtain relevant VA treatment records and conduct medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right ankle disorders, as well as his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence addressing the third element of service connection. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's current dermatitis is not related to his service, and the Board denied this claim.,The Veteran's tension headaches are found to be proximately due to his service-connected tinnitus, and the claim for service connection was granted.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder, other specified anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) is found to be related to his time in active service, and the claim for service connection was granted.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the evidence did not support that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation has been assigned.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including his service records and treatment history.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his condition, as he has asserted that it has increased in severity since the last examination. The issues of special monthly compensation based on housebound status and/or aid and attendance, and TDIU are also being remanded due to their potential impact on the rating issue.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right knee disability, heart disability, acquired psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD and depression), and alcoholism due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need to verify the claimed stressor.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and a psychiatric disability including PTSD. The rating for total right knee replacement is also being remanded.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there is no evidence that the Veteran's current symptoms meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD based on any service-related stressor.