Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder that is service-connected. The VA examiner found no evidence to support the diagnosis of PTSD, and the Veteran's schizophrenia was considered the primary condition.

The Veteran's fatigue is attributed to his service-connected headaches.,The Veteran's symptoms of nausea, heartburn and reflux are presumed due to service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any cardiovascular disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with scars is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that this rating adequately reflects the severity and effects of his disability as contemplated by the applicable rating criteria.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim will be remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding noise exposure during service.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder claim will be remanded as his in-service combat experience needs clarification.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depression, is proximately caused by his service-connected right knee and left ankle disabilities. As such, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities has been granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder is pending, as are issues related to TDIU.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's in-service stressors have been conceded, and a private physician has provided evidence that supports the Veteran's claim. As such, the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's disability rating for service-connected paranoid schizophrenia was reduced from 100% to 30%, effective September 1, 2011. The reduction was based on a VA examination conducted in April 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records, SSA records, and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and SSA records, arranging for examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's disabilities, and scheduling a social and industrial survey.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a travel board hearing. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and amputation are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a spine disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), or obstructive sleep apnea that is related to his active service.,VA examinations and medical opinions indicate no link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's heart disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, Anxiety, Depression) are both found to be secondary to his service-connected asthma.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a seizure disorder and schizophrenia, as it is unclear whether these conditions began in or are related to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected left thumb fracture residuals. The effective date for this grant of service connection is set at April 18, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for dementia and schizophrenia as secondary to the already service-connected dysthymic reaction, generalized anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right leg numbness and tingling has been withdrawn by the Veteran during a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.