Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service connection for paranoid schizophrenia is granted, and his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than paranoid schizophrenia is denied. The Veteran also receives a separate rating of 50 percent for tension headaches.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as a matter of law because he has been continuously incarcerated since October 2009, and the TDIU would begin during his incarceration period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, migraines as secondary to tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to tinnitus due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has denied service connection for a left lung mass and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The claims for chest pain and chronic fatigue are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as new and material evidence was submitted showing a current diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and bipolar type. However, the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II remains denied as no new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with anxiety. The Veteran is entitled to new VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made on the remaining issues, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including right shoulder, back, neck, and psychiatric conditions. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Board has denied service connection for breathing difficulties, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including manic depression, alcohol abuse, mood disorder and sleep disorder), a sleep disorder, vertigo with dizziness, and headaches. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The claim of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder was also denied.,Service connection could not be established as the Veteran did not have a current disability that began during or was related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for respiratory disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to secondary herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service treatment records are negative for complaints or diagnoses of these conditions. Post-service private treatment records show current diagnoses of sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current condition and service.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for a back disorder was denied as no new and material evidence had been received showing a relationship to military service.,His application to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, but the underlying issue remains remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The case is remanded for further development, including a new medical opinion on the diagnosis and etiology of any psychiatric disorder found to be present, with specific attention to whether there was pre-existing PTSD or if it is related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and lumbar spine disability. The claim for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has ordered remand for additional examinations and records to determine the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and foot disorders. The claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to military service.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, with the presumption that it was incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma, PTSD, and jungle rot of the bilateral feet are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.