Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including family relations, as a result of symptoms such as suicidal ideation, depressed mood, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and impaired impulse control. The Board finds that the criteria for a 70 percent rating are met.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar strain and a left knee condition, as well as his acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder), left knee disability, right knee disability, and lumbar spine disability. The evidence supports that these conditions began in active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found new and material evidence to support it. The case is now remanded for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has PTSD related to his period of service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis and right hand bone spur, finding no evidence of a current disability or nexus to service. The other issues were not addressed due to lack of merit.

The Board has remanded the claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and will consider additional evidence.

The Veteran's depression is found to be secondary to his service-connected interstitial lung disease, warranting service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, headaches (head injury), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence now shows that these conditions are related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left ear hearing loss, fatigue disorder, intestinal condition, hiatal hernia, or psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of increased rating for peptic ulcer disease, service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, low back condition, and chronic vision condition. The evidence did not support a higher rating for peptic ulcer disease or establish service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral knee disability. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for schizophrenia/schizophreniform disorder but denied the claims for scoliosis and residuals of a mild stroke or TIA, as well as heart condition. The Veteran's mental health issues are related to her military service, while her current stroke and heart conditions do not have a clear link to her service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and a back/neck disability. The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional development.

The Board is remanding the case for further action on two issues: an earlier effective date for service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type and a claim of secondary service connection for insomnia. The Veteran must file a formal claim form to pursue these matters.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the cervical spine disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy claims, and that there was no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, did not manifest during service or is etiologically related to active service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and as secondary to service-connected asbestosis, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headache, cervical spine, and lump on the neck disorders have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection of a psychiatric disorder has also been denied.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and denied an increased rating for lumbar spine DDD. The appellant's thoracolumbar DDD is currently rated as 40 percent disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.