Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's previously denied claims for PTSD, a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a back disorder (herniated nucleus pulposus), arthritis, and osteoporosis have been reopened. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's right knee disability is granted as service connected. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD and PTSD, is reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial. The claim for service connection for strep throat is remanded. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for nerve damage to both legs, and the initial rating for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50% rating effective from December 6, 2013. The Board also remanded several other issues for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with depression), arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, degenerative changes of the left and right ankles, and bilateral pes planus. The issues have been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis, back disability, bunions, bilateral hearing loss, sleep disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder) as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury, event, or disease that would support these claims.

The appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease is dismissed. The appeals for increased ratings for bilateral tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II (DM) with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, low back disability, stress fractures in the legs and feet, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) due to outstanding evidence and additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now entitled to a 10 percent rating for his tinnitus. The other conditions are also recognized as service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was denied multiple times due to lack of new and material evidence. The most recent claim, submitted on September 15, 2011, resulted in the grant of service connection with an effective date of September 15, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development to verify service dates and obtain relevant medical records, including private mental health records. The examiner will provide opinions on whether each condition is related to or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia, is granted as service connected. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing a continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not found new evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with depression and anxiety has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, to include tinea versicolor, secondary to Agent Orange exposure, is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims for chronic maxillary sinusitis and OSA are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during active military service.

The Board denied service connection for myofascial pain syndrome, chronic spinal disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further evaluation. The issues of service connection are being reviewed, as well as the rating for seborrheic dermatitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including mood disorder and depressive disorder NOS, is proximately due to his service-connected lumbar herniated disc. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for ankylosis and bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.,Service connection for periodontal disease (for compensation purposes) is denied as it cannot be considered a compensable disability.