Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of service connection or a compensable degree within the presumptive period. The initial rating for left foot hammertoes and right foot surgical scars are granted at 10 percent, while the initial rating for left foot surgical scars is also granted at 10 percent. The acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70 percent.

The claim to reopen the previously denied service connection for a bilateral eye condition was denied as no new and material evidence was received.,The claim to reopen the previously denied service connection for hypertension was denied as no new and material evidence was received.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, manifested by stress and anxiety attacks. The evidence shows that she suffered from anxiety during her military service and continues to experience symptoms related to this condition post-service. Service connection is granted based on continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, pes planus, paranoid schizophrenia, residuals of a back injury, and frostbite. The claim for diabetes mellitus was reopened but not granted as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depressive disorder. The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are found to be related to military sexual trauma during basic training.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), sleep apnea, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition, diagnosed as schizophrenia, schizotypal personality disorder, or schizoaffective disorder, had its initial onset during service and grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence being added to her file, and because VA examinations are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to outstanding SSA records and a need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, and the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TDIU, a back disability, and an eye disability (glaucoma) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Appellant's service in and around the DMZ, specifically his claimed patrolling duties. The VA will attempt to verify this information and conduct a psychiatric examination if necessary.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, TBI, and migraine headaches were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The effective dates for these conditions are being remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine when entitlement arose.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia began during active service and is related to his military service, thus granting service connection for schizophrenia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability is denied. The claim for asthma is also denied. A rating of 30 percent for vertigo is granted, effective from the date of grant of service connection. An initial rating of 10 percent for migraines is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service. The VA must provide a medical examination and opinion to determine if these conditions are etiologically related to his time in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including left knee, mental disorder with paranoid schizophrenia, rib condition, headache condition, and psychiatric condition diagnosed as an organic affective disorder. The denial is based on lack of a nexus between current disabilities and military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inextricably intertwined issues and pending adjudication of another appeal. The Social Security Administration records need to be obtained for both claims.