Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient records and needs to obtain additional information from the Veteran's service personnel.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia and depression, is related to his military service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted service connection. The issues of secondary service connection for lumbar spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disorders, including a back disorder, left knee disorders, right knee disorders, left ankle disorders, and left elbow disorders. The decision also includes an issue regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The reasons for the remand include the need to verify periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty training (INACDUTRA), provide a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions, and determine if any are related to the September 1987 motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected schizophrenia disorder, and there is no evidence linking the cause of death to any incident during active duty. Therefore, the claims for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and service connection for the cause of death are denied.

Service connection is denied for bilateral pes planus, chronic rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression and anxiety), and insomnia. The Veteran's claims are not supported by clear and unmistakable evidence that these conditions existed prior to service or were aggravated by service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depression. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his active military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The claim for coronary artery disease and hypertension was denied as there is insufficient evidence to associate these conditions with service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable disability rating for dermatophytosis. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations and verification of stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability (torticollis) was previously denied in July 1971, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is not warranted as it does not constitute a recognized disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. However, the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability are denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability and joint pain (knees and shoulders), but has remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder.,Service connection is sought for a psychiatric disorder, with the Veteran alleging that his current condition may have not been formally diagnosed during service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes the residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), finding that it is etiologically linked to an in-service head injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and depressive disorder) due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be further developed by obtaining additional information about in-service stressors and providing a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient notice on secondary service connection, incomplete private treatment records, and need for further medical examinations. The issues include bilateral ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, all potentially related to her service-connected right distal femur fracture residuals.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder, back, hip, knee, and foot disabilities, as well as a psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a sinus disability, skin disability, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) are all granted. However, the claim for service connection for ear disability is remanded due to lack of examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient treatment records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) are remanded.