Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and other procedural issues.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and respiratory disorder. The Veteran's claim for loss of sense of smell was not adjudicated as it did not involve service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence received since the final decisions is either cumulative or redundant of previous evidence.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional VA and private treatment records, provide VCAA notice regarding secondary service connection claims, and conduct further development including obtaining an addendum opinion and/or VA examinations.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for both the low back disorder and PTSD claims, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The other issues remain on hold until the service connection theory can be determined.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a psychiatric examination to address the secondary service connection aspect of his PTSD claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of headaches or bilateral hearing loss, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded due to further development being required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal and psychiatric disabilities are not at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected and granted a rating of 10 percent.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine, right shoulder and peripheral neuropathy disabilities, is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and vertigo. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is pending due to the need for further VA examination.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD due to military sexual trauma, bipolar disorder, and currently experiences symptoms of these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as due to military acoustic trauma.,There is no current diagnosis of residuals from cold injuries of the lower extremities, and service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral foot disabilities due to ionizing radiation. The evidence now shows a link between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with verifying stressors and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder and stomach condition were not incurred in or aggravated by service, resulting in a denial of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional VA medical opinions to address service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) and TDIU. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and development are necessary before the claims can be decided on their merits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his migraine headaches and psychiatric disability.

The Board found that there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, being incurred or aggravated by service. The Veteran's reported stressors were not corroborated and his diagnoses are inconsistent with the clinical findings.