Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board is remanding the case due to inadequate notice provided in previous denials of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and lung or respiratory disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) are not related to active duty service, ACTDUTRA or INACTDUTRA. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia renders him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus meeting the criteria for SMC based on a need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's MDD is related to his military service, but he does not have PTSD that is related to a verified military stressor. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than MDD, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no corroborated in-service stressor.

The Veteran likely has PTSD that is attributable to his active military service, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed cervical spine, thoracic or lumbar spine, and acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service. The preponderance of evidence is against her claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran's ulcers and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder was not shown to be related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and scheduling of a hearing before a Member of the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in determining whether the Veteran's preexisting psychiatric disorder was aggravated by service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion and any additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a skin disability due to herbicide exposure are denied. The claim for increased rating for residuals of fractured left clavicle is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. New evidence from VA treatment records suggests a current diagnosis of anxiety disorder related to an in-service sexual assault and establishes a relationship between this condition and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death and dementia, for accrued benefits purposes, are related to his service-connected schizophrenia. The appellant's claims have been granted.

The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The preponderance of the competent and credible evidence is against this claim.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are etiologically related to noise exposure during active military service. Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the DSM-IV criteria for PTSD based on the VA examinations and opinions, and therefore service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying the Veteran's current address of record with VA.