Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including respiratory issues and cardiovascular conditions, as they were not related to the Veteran's active duty or a service-connected disability.,Specifically, the Board found that the Veteran did not have a current respiratory disability other than pleural plaques, which was already service connected. The COPD he claimed was determined to be unrelated to his in-service asbestos exposure and secondary to tobacco use.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder (benign prostate hypertrophy), loss of vision, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted. The specific determinations include secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Board denied service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's benign cyclic leukopenia, left knee disability, lumbar spine disability (including sciatic condition), and acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) are all found to be related to service. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records and potential changes in the Veteran's status.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a right knee disability. The Veteran's statements associating his right knee condition with service are considered cumulative.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no medical evidence showing onset during or within one year after service and the weight of the evidence does not support a finding that any current psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Acquired Psychiatric Disability (Unspecified Depressive Disorder) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's appeals for tinnitus and his acquired psychiatric disorder were dismissed as the Veteran effectively withdrew his appeals through an unopposed motion to dismiss.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to missing documents and the need for a new VA mental health examination to determine his competency in managing VA funds.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, arthritis of the hips, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, a heart disorder, cold weather injuries, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and depression), finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no verified in-service stressors. Service connection was granted for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine.

The Board has remanded the claims for upper and lower back, allergic rhinitis and/or a sinus condition, and acquired psychiatric disability to include depression, nervousness, and/or PTSD due to incomplete records. The Veteran's service connection claim is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), OSA, migraine headaches, and left knee pain are all granted service connection.,Service connection for right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, right leg restless leg syndrome, left leg restless leg syndrome, cervical spine osteoarthritis, and left arm radiculopathy is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, residuals of a tonsillectomy, gallbladder removal, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome as they are not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of medical records.

The Board has remanded both claims of service connection for a right hip disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (secondary to the right hip disability) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia. The evidence submitted was considered cumulative and did not establish a new or material fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the bilateral foot condition service connection issue due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The hearing loss claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The psychiatric disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left knee disability, right knee disability, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety and depression). The claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions in service or their relationship to service.