Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is due to likely exposure to herbicides while visiting the Republic of Vietnam and a duty assignment along the perimeter of the base at Takhli, Thailand. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as secondary to herbicide exposure, has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is pending, and his claim to reopen a previously denied PTSD claim has been granted. The Board will now review the evidence to determine if there is new and material evidence that can be used to support reopening of the PTSD claim.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder. The appellant's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including paranoid schizophrenia and PTSD, will be remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability is related to his combat experiences during service. Service connection was also granted for a heart disability due to herbicide exposure (Gulf War Syndrome).

The Board denied service connection for headaches and a psychiatric disability in August 1986. The Veteran filed a claim to reopen in May 2009, when he was diagnosed with TBI. The effective date of the grant of service connection for TBI is set at May 15, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and potential examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, schizophrenia, based on aggravation by his service-connected polysubstance abuse.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of all issues on appeal, including service connection claims and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran was exposed to suicides while at Fort Hood and is seeking service connection for this exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and a right first metatarsal disability, both found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions. Service connection for PTSD was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the June 2012 VA examination and the need to verify additional stressors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and findings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and other acquired psychiatric disorders were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his military service. Additionally, the Board found that the Veteran's low back condition had its onset during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability and bilateral foot disability were not incurred or aggravated during active service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome. The claims are also remanded for an opinion on whether he has any acquired psychiatric disability related to service or aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the Veteran's service connection claims, including verifying his reported stressors and obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video-conference hearing due to his request and the need to provide proper administrative procedures.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's initial ratings for chronic stuttering, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity remain unchanged.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability did not have its onset during his active service or periods of ACDUTRA, and is therefore denied service connection.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and issues, including service connection for various psychiatric, gastrointestinal, and substance abuse disorders. The case is being remanded to clarify representation and schedule the appropriate hearing.