Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and a traumatic brain injury have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claims for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder. For the claim of service connection for a traumatic brain injury, the Board determined that there was insufficient credible evidence to support the Veteran's contention of a head injury during basic training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his tinnitus is related to service.,The Veteran's chronic renal condition, characterized as chronic kidney disease stage three with left kidney stone, is remanded due to lack of an examination. The examiner must determine if it is at least as likely as not that the condition is attributable to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) is remanded for a VA mental health examination. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that the Veteran's current mental health issues are related to his in-service experiences with his infant daughter.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The issue of service connection for depression and psychiatric residuals of TBI is remanded.

The Veteran's left ankle disorder, low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), right knee disorder, skin cancer, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and gastritis are all granted service connection. The rating for the right ankle fracture residuals is 20%.

The claim has been reopened and granted, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) is remanded due to outstanding records and need for a VA examination.

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

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to new and material evidence, but remanded for further medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied. The secondary service connection claim for depression due to service-connected scars from breast reduction surgery was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for a gastric disorder and psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period or were otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The appeal for service connection of hemorrhoids, heart condition, sinusitis, and urethritis is dismissed. The appeals to reopen claims for low back injury, neurological damage due to a back injury, residuals of head injury, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety) are granted.

The Veteran's facial scars have been rated as noncompensable due to the absence of characteristics of disfigurement or pain. The Board has found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.,Several service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded, including cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, left hip disability, sleep disorder (including sleep apnea), GERD, erectile dysfunction, headaches, neurological disabilities of the buttocks and lower extremities, chronic pain, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, but denied service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss. The decision is based on the evidence of record showing a current diagnosis of schizophrenia within one year of discharge from service.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection claims, rating determinations, and a TDIU claim due to inconsistencies in the evidence and need for further development.

The Board has denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for lumbar spinal stenosis with radiculopathy due to the August 2014 VA spine surgery, but has remanded cases regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disability and residuals of eye surgery.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation regarding his claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression. Additionally, he needs a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected dermatitis/eczema.