Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection for these conditions is denied as there is no evidence to support their occurrence during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of recent medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his ocular surface disease, lumbosacral strain with 50 percent L1 compression, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a reduction in the rating of his coronary artery disease from 60 percent to 30 percent was granted. Additionally, he was awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disability and other disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD, hypertension, and LLE radiculopathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have Bell's palsy or dysphonia, and his acquired psychiatric disorder, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss are not related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a heart disorder (secondary to panic disorder with agoraphobia or hypertension), and a psychiatric disorder (other than panic disorder with agoraphobia) have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as there is no evidence of its onset during active service or within one year of separation. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's psychiatric and sleep disorders were related to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD or other specified trauma and stressor related disorders are as likely as not related to the in-service sexual assault trauma reported by the Veteran. With resolution of reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for congestive cardiomyopathy. The other issues related to exposure to herbicide agents or diabetes mellitus type II were also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims due to missing VA treatment records and requests for additional private medical evidence. The appellant's spouse is asked to provide any relevant lay statements.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain service treatment records and VA treatment records, as well as verify the Veteran's periods of active duty and reserve service. The claims for service connection will be remanded for further action.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and major depressive disorder related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete or conflicting evidence, and further examination is needed for some issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, skin disorder, general arthritis, leg and knee disorder, back disorder, and neck disorder are not service-connected. The Board found no clear evidence of a pre-existing condition aggravated by service or any other aggravation during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's liver cancer, which was presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, is service connected. The cause of death due to liver cancer is also service connected. Service connection for other conditions such as kidney disability, erectile dysfunction (ED), peripheral neuropathy, heart disability, lung disability, psychiatric disability, low back disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder are not established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, PTSD, vertigo, dyskinesia, paresthesia, a bilateral leg disorder, and spinocerebellar dysfunction are denied as the evidence does not establish a nexus to military service or service-connected diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions are not related to his active service and denied both claims for service connection.