Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a skin disorder. The decision on the psychiatric disorder is pending, while the skin disorder claim was previously denied in May 2007 and remains closed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hepatitis C. Service connection is granted for coronary artery disease (CAD). The issues of service connection for neurological, psychiatric, and endocrine conditions are withdrawn from appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 11, 2009 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The effective date was determined to be correct as it was more than one year after separation from service and aligned with VA regulations.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not etiologically related to her service and denied her claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory and psychiatric conditions are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a nexus between his active service and these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and a psychosis, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disability have been dismissed as there are no remaining allegations of error in the determination.

The Board has directed that the Veteran undergo additional VA examinations and review of his claims file to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including hearing loss, tinnitus, burn scars, psychiatric disorders, and lung disorder. The case is REMANDED for these actions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) were denied as there is no credible evidence of Vietnam service, and the conditions are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the absence of an appeal being pending before it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for a spine disability, right foot hallux valgus, bilateral breast reduction, or chronic headaches. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis and it is less likely than not caused by service. Service connection for sleep apnea, left knee, and right knee disabilities cannot be established due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is not related to service or a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA medical opinion to determine if any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorders other than posttraumatic stress disorder had onset in service or are related to an event or events in service. The Veteran's statements and specific experiences during military service will be considered.

The Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability and heart disability were not incurred or aggravated by service. The pre-existing conditions are presumed to have existed prior to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination and incomplete reasoning.

The Board denied service connection for CAD, sleep apnea, and COPD as not incurred or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's conditions were found to be not related to herbicide exposure in Thailand.