Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD due to lack of re-experiencing or avoidance symptoms associated with the combat traumatic stressor. For the left knee disability, new and material evidence has been submitted but service connection is still denied. Bilateral hearing loss and post-operative scars were also denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal with respect to the claim of entitlement to an effective date earlier than January 27, 1994 for service connection for schizophrenia. The Court held that the appellant's only avenue for obtaining an earlier effective date is a request for revision of a prior decision based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder, is denied as there is no credible evidence linking the current condition to his period of active military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, manifested as scarring, pain and callouses, was incurred during his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) period from August 1974 to December 1974. The acquired psychiatric disability claim is remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically paranoid type schizophrenia, was incurred during Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and is therefore service-connected.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability and a left knee disability, finding that new evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The issue is now on its merits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and dysthymic disorder) and bilateral hearing loss have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities, and the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder can be decided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and clarifying whether he desires an informal conference on all issues.

The Board found no evidence of a psychiatric disability, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), during or within one year after the Veteran's service. The Veteran's statements regarding in-service stressors were deemed inconsistent and lacking credibility. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied.

The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability for VA purposes and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of evidence of an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided regarding in-service personal assault claims and incomplete information from a licensed social worker at the Vet Center. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal to address service connection for hypertension, CVA, and an acquired psychiatric disorder based on secondary theories of entitlement. Additional development is needed including obtaining medical records from various hospitals and VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to incomplete steps taken by the RO. The case is now being returned to the RO for completion of the requested actions and readjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for apportionment of his VA benefits to his former spouse, finding that there was no legal entitlement due to their divorce and lack of responsibility for spousal support.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to include obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA audiological and psychiatric examination.

The Board found that there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder, chemical dependency, hepatitis A or B, or hepatitis C related to service. The Veteran's alcohol abuse and hallucinations were noted during service but the conditions are not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in service, and the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder as a result of his active naval service, including the in-service stressor involving J.B. and the jet engine intake.