Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, low back disorder, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic conditions in service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset in service and the Board finds that it meets the criteria for service connection. The issues of bilateral hearing loss and a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), alcoholism, and hepatitis C were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma, an acquired psychiatric disability, and other conditions. The Veteran appealed these decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Veterans Court), which granted a joint motion vacating the May 2009 decision denying service connection for glaucoma and an acquired psychiatric disability and remanded those issues to the Board.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder related to military service or any event of service origin.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, as well as internal hemorrhoids and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's conditions are not found to be related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of a psychiatric disorder during service or for many years thereafter, and concluded that the Veteran's diagnosed schizophrenia is not related to his active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and acquired psychiatric disabilities, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to his combat experience. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and medical inquiry into the Veteran's claims to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and a skin disorder on the feet. The Veteran served in Vietnam during active duty.

The Veteran's claims to reopen service connection for PTSD, residuals of a head injury, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted.,The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim to reopen the issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder is dismissed as moot due to the grant of CUE in the April 1976 Board decision. The appeal regarding the back disability rating remains.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to attend a scheduled Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia, finding that it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's low back disability is likely attributable to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety disorder) is not addressed in detail as it was remanded.

The Board found that the evidence submitted since the last final denial was new and material, which would have allowed for reopening of the claim. The Veteran's PTSD diagnosis is now considered service-connected.

The Board incorrectly applied the law in its April 1976 decision, resulting in a denial of restoration of service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran argues that this was due to CUE and that the correct outcome would have been to restore service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including malaria and left arm disorders, as there was no evidence of active malaria or a causal link to service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of in-service diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for deep venous thrombosis has been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings prior to October 5, 2009 were denied as the evidence did not show ankylosis or marked limitation of motion in either foot.