Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is related to his service, and grants service connection for OSA.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hip disability, bilateral heel spurs, or back disability related to service. The claims were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of various claimed conditions. The appellant's military service is also being reviewed to clarify her periods of active duty.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical records and a new examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The claim is therefore denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all claims except for service connection for a psychiatric disability and alcoholism. The remaining claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of VA treatment records.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for VA treatment records, Social Security Administration (SSA) decision and supporting medical records, and a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, glaucoma, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. The claim for increased evaluations of allergic rhino-sinusitis and chronic tonsillitis were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression and an organic mental disorder materially contributed to his death, granting service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to consider service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of her claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a determination on the character of discharge for his second period of service and a VA examination to assess the severity of his emphysema.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now pending. The Board has determined that the Veteran is competent to handle his funds without limitation, and new and material evidence has been received to reopen his claims of diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, colon cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, diagnosed as schizophrenia, was incurred during active duty service and is granted. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, effective September 12, 2011. TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a new examination to evaluate the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The issue is now on hold while further proceedings are conducted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss was granted, and he is currently receiving a 10% evaluation for left ear hearing loss. The heart disability to include coronary artery disease, seizure disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder) are not service connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, back condition, right knee condition, and sinus problems were denied as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or current disabilities related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including PTSD and injuries sustained in Iraq, are denied as there is no current evidence of a psychiatric disability or any other claimed conditions.