Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has found that the Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia and left knee arthritis are not related to his military service. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic schizophrenia, paranoid type, claimed as acquired psychiatric disorder and personality disorder was granted in a June 2011 rating decision with an effective date of November 18, 1999. The appeal is to determine if the earlier effective date should be granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for migraine headaches, skin disorder of the face, and other conditions were granted. The remaining issues related to back disability, stomach disability, asthma, diabetes, acquired psychiatric disorder, COPD, and irritable colon syndrome are remanded.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea, as there is now sufficient evidence to support these claims.,Service connection for left-knee disorder remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no current psychiatric or sleep disorder, and the left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD has been withdrawn.,Service connection for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's Disease is granted based on herbicide exposure.

The appeal for service connection for an eye disorder, residuals of head injury, and TDIU is dismissed.,Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and personality disorder due to the need for further development of the medical evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion to revise a previous decision due to pending reconsideration of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened, but the evidence does not support a grant of service connection.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches have all been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obesity, diabetes mellitus, psychiatric disorder (including ADHD, bipolar disorder, and MDD), and dental condition. The decision found that obesity is not a compensable disability, diabetes mellitus did not manifest within one year of service separation, and there was no evidence of chronic symptoms or continuous symptoms since service. Service connection for the psychiatric disorders was also denied as they were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for schizophrenia was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for paranoid schizophrenia has been reopened and granted. The Board found that the preexisting condition worsened during active duty, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his tinnitus began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are denied as there is no current diagnosis and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his peripheral neuropathy began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his acquired psychiatric condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as depression and anxiety) and a stomach disorder (diagnosed as gastritis). Both disorders are believed to have started during active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, mood disorder, anxiety and depression) as there is no evidence that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a sinus condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorders, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Additional efforts are needed to verify the Veteran’s stressors and obtain VA treatment records.

The Veteran's right ankle and heel pain are attributed to a pre-existing condition, plantar fasciitis. Service connection for this condition is denied.,There is no evidence of left ear hearing loss during service or at any time since service. Service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for IBS due to Gulf War service is granted based on the Veteran's history and symptoms, which are presumed to be related to his period of service in Southwest Asia.,VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran has current bilateral plantar fasciitis. Service connection will depend on whether this condition can be linked to service or a pre-existing condition.,VA examination is required to assess the nature and etiology of any back disorder, including determining if it is related to service or a pre-existing condition.,VA examination is required to determine the presence and etiology of bilateral knee disorders. Service connection will depend on whether these conditions are linked to service or a pre-existing condition.,VA examination is required to assess the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including determining if it is related to service or a pre-existing condition.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of current hearing loss during service or at any time since service.