Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for hepatitis C and PTSD, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is denied for shin splints.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and various service connection claims were granted, with the exception of those related to head size increase, left nerve pressure lower extremity, left nerve pressure upper extremity, right nerve pressure lower extremity, right nerve pressure upper extremity, and sleep apnea syndromes. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU and DEA benefits was denied as there is no evidence of a prior unadjudicated formal or informal claim. The earliest possible effective date, November 10, 2009, when service connection for schizophrenia was granted, is assigned.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and PTSD), and a cervical spine disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, service connection remains denied as there is no clear evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.,Service connection has not been established for left ear infection, colon cancer, stroke, or low back disability.

The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence of current TBI, chloracne, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, or peripheral neuropathy of the right upper or lower extremity. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD related to his in-service airplane crash landing and that it is at least as likely as not that he also has an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression) that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, vision problems, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are not service-connected.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as they are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, arranging a medical opinion to differentiate PTSD symptoms from other diagnosed conditions, and addressing the Veteran's request for payment as a Veteran with two dependents.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression. Service connection was denied for shin splints.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, major depressive disorder, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, and hepatitis C with chronic fatigue are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's active duty and National Guard service are noted. Further development is needed by obtaining information about a casualty from December 1971.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by the evidence and have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and development.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including searching for missing service treatment records and obtaining relevant medical records from non-federal agencies. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar strain, heart disability, and acquired psychiatric condition. The cases will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability. The other issues are not addressed due to an unresolved issue regarding whether the Veteran filed a timely Form 9.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including paranoid schizophrenia, neurosis, and depression, was denied. The evidence submitted did not show that a mental disorder began in service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to her failure to attend the previously scheduled VA examinations. The Board will attempt to reschedule the examinations and review the service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to conflicting evidence in the file. Additional medical examinations are required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's schizophrenia was present prior to service and did not worsen during service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.