Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded as there is insufficient rationale provided by the May 2014 VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including low blood cell count, respiratory disorder, swelling of the extremities, back disorder, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, bladder disorder, IBS (bowel disorder), dental disorder, and schizophrenia have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen any of these claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability (other than depressive disorder) to include PTSD at the September 2015 hearing. The Board dismissed this appeal as it was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The denial is final because the Veteran did not appeal the decision.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, left foot disorder (heel spurs), functional impairment due to chest pain, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression), headache disorder, right foot disorder, and sleep disorder. The appeal is granted on these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence or conflicting opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for TBI due to a lack of evidence of current disability or residuals thereof.,Service connection is remanded for respiratory disability, including sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a left ankle disability was denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,Service connection for low back disorder, right ankle disability, sleep disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left shoulder condition, and residuals of a head injury has been denied.,There is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss, IBS, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression and PTSD) have all been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss was reopened due to the submission of relevant service treatment records. The evidence does not support a current disability of right ear hearing loss, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service personnel records and the need for a VA psychological examination.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for left shoulder disability and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a 10% disability rating for service-connected gastritis is granted, effective June 2, 2016. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service-connected bipolar disorder with schizophrenia, paranoid type features is denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date was November 28, 2012, when the Veteran filed his claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The examination must address whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to in-service bilateral foot disabilities, including considering Dr. Uzzell's private medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for lumbar spine disorder, PTSD, and psychiatric disorder due to new evidence showing a link between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected migraines and bilateral plantar fasciitis. However, the claim remains pending as the merits of the secondary service connection have not been decided.