Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran's second period of service began in February 1990 or February 1991, and whether his acquired psychiatric condition was aggravated by that service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connection has been established due to exposure to noise during service and continuity of symptoms since then.,The Veteran's stomach disorder is granted as service connection has been reopened with evidence showing current gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder injury, and left arm injury are related to service. The broken ribs claim will be addressed as a direct service connection case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to his bilateral pes planus was withdrawn. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, which is currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and for further examination regarding his left foot burn scar, hypertension, and psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, neuropathy of left lower extremity, and neuropathy of right lower extremity. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.,Regarding the acquired psychiatric condition claim (including PTSD and dysthymia), the Veteran's current mental health records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for such conditions, and the VA examiner could not provide an opinion without speculation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II has been withdrawn.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition is denied as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of such disability.,Service connection for right foot condition is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service.,The claim for increased rating for pterygium remains pending and requires further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and opinion regarding his claimed psychiatric disorder and skin cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma has not required at least monthly visits to a physician for required care, resulting in no episodes of respiratory failure. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for his asthma and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given his FEV-1 and FEV-1/FVC results.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for lymphoma cancer during a hearing before the Board. The remaining issue, pertaining to an acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD, is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, sleep impairment, hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosed condition for which service connection could be granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were withdrawn by the appellant at her hearing. The claims of entitlement to service connection for lymphoma and skin cancer are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and additional treatment records, as well as clarification of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than March 24, 2011 for sciatica of the left lower extremity and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression) were dismissed. The claim for a compensable rating for obstructive sleep apnea was granted from May 20, 2015 to July 4, 2016 with a 30 percent rating, and from July 5, 2016 with a 50 percent rating. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 20, 2015 was denied due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities that precluded him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. From May 20, 2015 onwards, his claim for TDIU was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, hepatitis C, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder). The decision found that new evidence did not establish a nexus to service in some cases.

The Veteran's PTSD and dysthymic disorder, to include depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety, resulted in total occupational and social impairment prior to October 8, 2012. Since then, the symptoms have been productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, but his chronic bronchitis and acquired psychiatric disorder are each granted a 60 percent rating. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board also found a positive nexus between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and her in-service sexual assault, granting service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current symptoms to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.