Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension have been denied as the required VA examinations were not conducted due to the Veteran's failure to appear without good cause.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder did not manifest during service and is not related to his active service.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing psychiatric disability that existed prior to service. However, there is no clear and unmistakable evidence showing the condition was aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of fractured ribs and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include posttraumatic stress disorder and depression was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of a chronic, identifiable rib disability in or after service and against a finding of an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for head injury residuals, left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee instability were also denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of entitlement to higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and GERD were not incurred in or caused by his time in service. The Veteran's mental health conditions are presumed to be related to substance abuse, while his GERD is not shown to have been aggravated by a pre-existing condition.

The Board found no evidence of a right shoulder condition in service and denied the claim.,There is no evidence of a left foot skin disorder in service, and the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his service. The claim for this condition was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or any other service-connected psychiatric disorder, and therefore denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to issues related to service connection and TDIU. The case must be returned for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, as well as his left eye disability, are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, was found to be aggravated by his service-connected erectile dysfunction. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of service connection for psychiatric disorder, pulmonary disability, skin disability, and neurological disability. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral cataracts. The Veteran's current diagnosis of congenital bilateral cataracts is not related to service, nor are his acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disorder, or bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's appeal involves her claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD due to MST. The Board has determined that a new examination is needed as the previous VA examinations did not adequately address the significance of the Veteran's lay statements regarding her social behavior changes during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his testimony at the Board hearing.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate a physical deformity of the penis necessary for a compensable rating under DC 7522.,Service connection has been established for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was linked to his in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is found to be linked to his exposure to herbicide agents during his periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA service at CFB Gagetown. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, PTSD with depression and anxiety, GERD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for left wrist disability is pending as it requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD.