Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities. This includes obtaining Social Security Administration records, VA treatment records, and any relevant service personnel records.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, PTSD, short-term memory loss, chronic fatigue, tumors, and sleep disorder were denied as the evidence does not support a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, and severe depression, are not service connected due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty. The in-service drug use is considered willful misconduct.,Left hip osteoarthritis was not present during service or within one year post-service and is unrelated to service-connected disability. Atherosclerotic vascular calcification was also not present during service.

The Veteran's low back condition is not service-connected as it pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service. The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which he incurred in service, has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service. A psychiatric examination is also needed due to changes in regulations regarding PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The decision also grants secondary service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder as it is caused by or a result of the service-connected Meniere's syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including the submission of additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete service personnel records and a request for additional information regarding participation in an alcohol and drug treatment program. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD remains pending, as does his claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, specifically a psychiatric disorder manifested by adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression. The Veteran's current functioning is similar to that noted in service, with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mistrust related to his military service.

The Board has ordered further development due to the possibility of outstanding SSA disability records and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and residuals of a stroke. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The claim for hepatitis C remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left calf muscle atrophy and weakness were incurred in service, but there is no evidence of a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes. The Board finds that the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine and right knee disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of a service-connected disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was also denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and hypertension. The evidence is sufficient to establish that these conditions are related to service.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, Depression, Anxiety) and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have an in-service event, injury or disease to which his spine arthritis and L1 compression fracture residuals may be related. As a result, service connection for back disability is denied.

The Veteran's claims for Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or connection to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disorder, to include as secondary to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's initial rating for left shoulder impingement syndrome remains at 10 percent, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is denied.,No new evidence of a current diagnosis or causal link to service was provided.