Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and therefore denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 1151 and secondary service connection were denied as there was no evidence of VA negligence or fault in the care provided, and his conditions are not considered to be proximately due to or the result of a condition that has been previously established.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left forearm disorder, low back disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these conditions during his appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and readjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service-connected lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremities. His radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, associated with service-connected lumbar disc and degenerative joint disease, meets criteria for a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic and cutaneous nerves, does not meet criteria for any higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases, including a penile cyst. The Veteran's currently diagnosed penile benign cyst is not caused by his service-connected gonorrhea from over 40 years ago.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last supplemental statement of the case and additional private medical records are needed for consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service-connected bronchial asthma. Additionally, he will be scheduled for a VA respiratory examination to assess the severity of his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and a psychiatric disorder due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disability and instability prior to January 22, 2013 were denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral shoulder disability, and drug and alcohol abuse. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder and PTSD, claimed as psychosis with neurosis, due to incomplete development of records and need for a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's allegations of a personal assault in service were not credible and did not meet the criteria for PTSD. The acquired psychiatric disorder was also not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a lung disability, and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder and restored the rating of 50% for depressive disorder, but denied service connection for schizophrenia. The reduction in ratings for bilateral flat feet with Achilles tendonitis and chondromalacia patella with medial meniscal tear of the right knee was not proper.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, cardiac disability, and hypertension have been denied service connection. The chronic cough has not been established as related to service.

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Court has remanded the case due to missing medical records and an addendum opinion regarding hospitalization.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, and depression, are not related to service.,The criteria for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a seizure disorder due to medical care from April 23-25, 2006, are not met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's service record regarding his alleged exposure to herbicides during service.