Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot disability, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and a psychiatric disability. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected gunshot wounds.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to potential missing VA treatment records. The AOJ must obtain all relevant medical records and readjudicate the cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia is related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hypertension and renal dysfunction associated with it are granted initial ratings of 10% and 30%, respectively, effective June 7, 2011. Service connection for an anxiety disorder is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and his psychiatric symptoms do not meet the criteria for service connection. The back disorder was also not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and is not otherwise related to active duty service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder with anxiety, was not caused or aggravated by any aspect of service.,The Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during active service and is not attributable to any aspect of service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is established as service-connected, while his neuropathy and bilateral hearing loss are denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and a depressive disorder) is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional VA medical opinions to determine the etiology of her depressive disorder NOS, including whether it is related to service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome and medication.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD with symptoms of memory loss. However, a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or MDD, and whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disability related to his military service and therefore, denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, GERD, hematuria, fibromyalgia, ulcer, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, nerve damage to the left hand, arms, and feet, and right hand disability have been denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors and no link between current conditions and service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, is at least as likely as not related to his experiences during service. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD is not related to his period of active military service and therefore denied service connection for COPD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a cardiovascular disorder and hypertension, secondary to hepatitis C, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's service connection claims for a back disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and the residuals of a stroke. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence and a need for a supplemental VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records.