Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral shoulder disability, low back disability, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, eye disability (undiagnosed illness), sleep apnea (undiagnosed illness), chronic fatigue syndrome (undiagnosed illness), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal was also denied regarding the reopening of a claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case to schedule a videoconference hearing at the VA RO in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Veteran failed to appear for his scheduled July 16, 2014 hearing due to transportation issues.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were found to have been incurred in service.,There is no evidence of h. pylori infection, but the Veteran has current atopic dermatitis.

Your stomach disorder, including duodenal ulcer with esophagitis and reflux, has been reopened. However, your claim for pes planus remains denied as no new and material evidence was received.,You are seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which may be related to your fear of hostile military activity or the service-connected tension headaches disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety and depression, or residuals of a head injury, including TBI, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed psychiatric disorder, cervical spine, left ankle, right great toe, and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression; migraine headaches; and TMJ are related to her military service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of service-connected dermatitis was denied. The Board found that the current 30 percent disability rating adequately reflects the severity and symptomatology of his condition.

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 disability, including PTSD, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder. The Board also found in favor of the Veteran on his claim for service connection, finding that his current diagnosis of these conditions is related to his combat service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records and for a new examination. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and the evaluations for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 1, 2010 are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new and relevant medical evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran's claims include service connection for various orthopedic, psychiatric, and skin conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA eye examination and an appropriate VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The claim for a compensable initial rating for his service-connected right leg scar is also denied. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a lymph node simple biopsy remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. No decisions were made on any claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a new VA examination and obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran and his attorney indicating they wish to withdraw their appeals for increased ratings for right knee disabilities and service connection for lumbar spine disc disease and a skin rash. The remaining issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability. The issue of entitlement to service connection for blackouts remains pending as there is insufficient information to determine its status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are not service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and PTSD. The remaining issues of right knee disorder, back disorder, and alcohol abuse secondary to PTSD are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and whether it is related to service. The case will be remanded for this purpose.