Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depressive disorder, is service-connected. However, there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of service connection for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's sinusitis/rhinitis, bilateral hip osteopenia with secondary arthralgias, and fibromyalgia/rheumatoid arthritis are not service-connected. However, the Veteran's bilateral hip osteopenia is found to be related to her service-connected residuals of total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia is related to his service, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The lumbar spine disability was rated as 40 percent, the bilateral pes planus as 30 percent prior to March 16, 2012, and PTSD as 70 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and examinations related to her psychiatric disability, left shoulder and right knee disabilities, left ear hearing loss, and foot disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia was granted effective August 23, 2010. The appeal is granted to this extent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and finds that his depressive disorder is less likely than not related to service. As such, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he is entitled to service connection for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia.

The Veteran's lumbar myalgia is rated at 20 percent since January 27, 2014. Service connection for rhinitis and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder) are granted. The muscle ache disability claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically panic disorder, was not incurred or aggravated by his military service and is therefore denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and further development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service connected, as there is no competent and probative evidence linking any of these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims to the AOJ for further development due to his request for a videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and the need for a new examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The VA examiner found no evidence to support a current mental health diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran wishes to withdraw his claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, acquired psychiatric disability (to include major depressive disorder), and skin cancer have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected condition. The TDIU claim has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding records and issues related to service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and clarification of intent regarding service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of her claimed conditions.