Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis B has been granted service connection and is currently rated as noncompensable.,The Veteran's plantar fasciitis of the right foot is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a compensably disabling psychosis within one year following discharge from active duty and that his statements regarding his in-service stressor were not credible.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU, and his claim is granted effective June 19, 2013.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back condition and granted it. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, separate from PTSD, is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA disability records and private treatment records from Sacramento, California. The Veteran's right ankle and low back disabilities are also being examined to determine their relationship to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claim and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD with IBS warrants a 30 percent rating throughout the appeal period, but no higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records, personnel records, and VA/Non-VA medical records. The TDIU issue is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied. The RO also continued the noncompensable disability rating for tinea versicolor and increased the disability rating for genital herpes from 10 percent to 60 percent, effective October 27, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, based on new and material evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were initially rated as noncompensable but later increased to 30 percent. The claims for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, bladder disorder, and uterine prolapse were granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for another VA examination to determine if his schizophrenia began during service and is related to his military service. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, that is related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has PTSD related to service. The AOJ should also consider all evidence associated with the claims file.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of prostate cancer as a result of exposure to herbicides in service. The Veteran is also found to have urinary leakage and an acquired psychiatric disorder, both related to his prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for a TBI, finding that the Veteran's combat service in Vietnam is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as an anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, is found to be related to his active service. However, there is no evidence linking the Veteran's hypertension to herbicide exposure or service.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for asthma, right upper extremity periostitis, left upper extremity periostitis, major depression with anxiety (psychiatric disability), and left knee strain with iliotibial band syndrome. The initial ratings were all increased to 30 percent.