Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his alcohol dependence did not have its onset during active service and is not etiologically related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for his fourth metacarpal fracture and service connection for right knee disability and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for TDIU was also addressed but not decided.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his hearing disabilities were denied. His acquired psychiatric disorder was evaluated as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and his acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), was not evident during service or until many years thereafter. The Board concluded that there is no evidence to support a finding that the MDD is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) are all service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.,Specifically, the Veteran needs to provide information about his in-service treatment for a head injury from a motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address his claims.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal in September 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right foot disorder (claimed as arthritis of the right great toe), and hypertension. The evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA psychiatric examination and additional medical records. The claim will be reconsidered after these are obtained.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is likely the result of his military service and has been granted.

The Veteran claims service connection for a psychiatric impairment, which he alleges is due to involuntary exposure to LSD during active duty. The Board has ordered additional development including obtaining records from Fort Carson and SSA records, as well as arranging for the Veteran to undergo VA examination.

The Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disorder, leg disability, or left foot disability that is service-connected.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted due to a diagnosed condition linked to the in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying any claimed in-service stressors. A VA examination will also be scheduled to determine the nature of any current psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and peripheral neuropathy, but denied both claims as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and an addendum medical opinion to consider whether the Veteran meets the criteria for any additional psychiatric diagnosis, including PTSD, in accordance with DSM-IV criteria. The claim will be re-adjudicated after these actions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding no evidence of a combat-related incident sufficient to support the diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and cardiovascular disorder due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for these conditions based on his service records and medical evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.