Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for this condition.,The Board also denied service connection for tinnitus, noting there was no in-service exposure or continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and remanded the claims for service connection for throat cancer and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues are considered to be in a 'mixed' disposition as some aspects may be granted while others not.

The Veteran's right shoulder degenerative arthritis of the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder, and Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for BPH and an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, cervical spine disability, an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as anxiety and depression), and PTSD. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the introduction of new and material evidence. The appeals are REMANDED for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is a result of an in-service sexual assault, and service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives, specifically regarding scheduling of a VA examination for the Veteran who is currently incarcerated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and an anxiety disorder) due to a lack of medical opinions and examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete hearing transcript and need for additional medical opinions regarding his psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and lack of a reasoned etiological opinion. The issues will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and decreased vision, but has remanded his claim for secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate for determining service connection for the Veteran's low back condition and psychiatric disorder. The case is therefore being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, an eating disorder/obesity, a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. However, the claims for these conditions have been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.,Service connection has been granted for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the following issues: increased rating for thoracolumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for sciatic nerve impingement of the right lower extremity associated with thoracolumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, increased rating for left knee degenerative arthritis, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The RO must consider all evidence received since the last September 2016 statement of the case.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back condition, and remanded the claims for increased ratings for bilateral hand trauma residuals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete consideration of all submitted evidence and issues on appeal. The claims will be reconsidered with the inclusion of new medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA examination and the need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran has a current psychiatric diagnosis, and if so, whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected migraines.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma/stressor-related disorder and schizophrenia with other psychotic disorder, is considered service connected due to the connection between his military service and his reported stressors.