Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disorder, foot disorder (claimed as residual of cold injury), right ring finger disorder, and psychiatric disorder are not service-connected due to willful misconduct in the case of the left shoulder disorder.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and a 10 percent disability rating for right knee DJD, effective from the date of the decision. The Court remanded the case to consider whether there was any in-service stressor related to his psychiatric condition.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD, and his psychiatric disorder is characterized as dysthymic disorder and depression. The medical evidence did not support a connection between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination to address the Veteran's psychiatric disability claims, including service connection and secondary service connection issues.

The Veteran's schizophrenia was found to be totally disabling as of September 3, 1995, and he is now rated at the highest possible disability level (100%) for this condition.

The Board determined that a timely substantive appeal was perfected for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an undifferentiated-type schizophrenic reaction and low back injury residuals. The claim for the former was granted, while the latter was reopened due to new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for further appellate review consistent with a Joint Motion for Remand. The Veteran is entitled to a videoconference hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a Board video-conference hearing at the El Paso VA facility as soon as possible after April 2015. The Veteran requested additional time due to obtaining new evidence and wishes to attend his hearing at the El Paso VA facility.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical information regarding whether any acquired psychiatric disorder clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, diagnosed as PTSD, depression and insomnia, are etiologically related to his active service. The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise with that against the claim for service connection for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, character and behavior disorder, and suicidal ideation. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is found to have been incurred in service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.,The Veteran's vertigo is related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The other claims are pending further development and examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is required to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disability present, including whether it was caused by service. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of additional treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, including an anxiety disorder and schizophrenia. The decision is based on the merits of the claim without invoking any specific presumption or exposure basis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his inability to attend scheduled VA examinations. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his service experience in Beirut, Lebanon. Service connection for this condition is granted.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with migraine headaches and these are considered incurred during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including depression, panic disorder with agoraphobia, schizophrenia, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has found the unfavorable January 2014 VA examination report to be the most probative evidence of record, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities.