Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) and bilateral knee arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, but finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder due to his service. The chronic residual disability of a neck injury is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, back disorder, and right knee disorder. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD; benign prostatic hypertrophy; and a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be returned to the Board after any necessary additional evidence has been obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has ordered that the Veteran's complete treatment records from the San Juan VA Medical Center be obtained, and medical records from the Social Security Administration should also be requested. The Veteran is to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder and depression, is likely related to his service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of exposure to chemicals and respiratory disorder, claimed as asthma, sinus, shortness of breath, cough, including as due to herbicide and asbestos exposure. The remaining claims are pending.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary in order to obtain additional evidence and comply with all due process considerations, including scheduling the Veteran for a VA psychiatric examination under the new regulatory standards.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical opinions on the nature of her psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD and his acquired psychiatric disability is related to his wife's health problems, with no evidence supporting a long clinical history of depression or PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case is now remanded for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and seeking an addendum opinion from the examiner who performed the January 2012 examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which he contends was incurred during his military service. The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's incarceration and inability to attend VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disorder or left wrist disability related to his military service. The evidence shows no in-service injury, and post-service treatment records do not show any link between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion on the association between the Veteran's alcohol abuse and his service-connected schizophrenia, as well as to review all relevant medical records for any additional information that may be pertinent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, skin disease, psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and Parkinson's disease are still pending.

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 VA examination and clarification regarding the diagnosis and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.