Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and his adjustment disorder with depressed mood is not related to service. The claim for a back disorder is remanded as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disorder warrants a rating of 20 percent, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The effective date remains to be determined.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, anxiety and depression, and PTSD have been denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of an in-service onset or causation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and hypertension.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, but he does not have current hearing loss for VA purposes. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending as the issue of PTSD has been addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the disorder or any other mental health disorder. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and Boeck's sarcoidosis were also denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was diagnosed during service and is presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board found that the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy, which supports his claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and thyroid disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not etiologically related to his active military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including paranoid personality disorder, is caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee and back disabilities. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, was noted on his entrance examination and pre-existed service. The increase in severity during service has not been shown, thus denying service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his military service. The claim for death pension is being remanded as part of this decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim will be reviewed again with additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including a depressive disorder, likely began during or was caused by her military service. However, due to discrepancies in treatment dates and names used, additional records need to be obtained from private providers and VA. A new VA examination is required to determine if the condition existed prior to service and whether it was aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection. The issues of low back disability, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), and migraines are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are granted. Additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders and right shoulder/arm disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's attorney. The claim will be reconsidered and a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) will be issued.

The Veteran's sleep and depression claims have been broadened to include service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and/or tinnitus. The issues of increased ratings for left knee arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are still pending.,The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus.