Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders were not incurred in or related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The hearing loss claim was not granted, the psychiatric disorder claim resulted in a non-compensable rating, and sciatica of both lower extremities received initial ratings but were later denied. Service connection for tinea pedis is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, kidney condition (claimed as kidney stones), and acquired psychiatric disability were denied. The Board found that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as SSA records. The AOJ is instructed to secure the Veteran’s complete service personnel records and any in-service mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied. His claim for schizophrenia was reopened, but the Board found that new and material evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. The effective date for migraines was denied as there is no indication he filed a claim prior to November 8, 2013. The Veteran's sleep disorder and schizophrenia were both remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo, sleep apnea, and a headache disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD). The Veteran did not have a diagnosed condition during or within one year after service.

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and has remanded the remaining issues related to spine conditions, joint disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, GERD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin disabilities and PTSD. The VA will need to conduct further examinations and review records to determine if there is a connection between the Veteran's current conditions and his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence and needs further examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further examination. The claims will be reviewed again with the additional information.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep condition and anxiety with nervousness (psychiatric disorder) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.,Service connection cannot be established as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking any claimed conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including headaches, shortness of breath, heart condition, hypertension, kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, vision condition, neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for scar disability, back disability, right hip disability, and right knee disability are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, bilateral pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of medical evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Schizoaffective Disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service stressors and current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a more comprehensive explanation regarding the credibility of the Veteran's in-service psychiatric symptoms and a medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to lack of a current diagnosis and the absence of supporting evidence that the in-service stressor occurred.

The Board denied service connection for left and right foot disorders, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were related to military service.