Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating, finding that her service-connected disabilities prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has addressed the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability and an acquired mental disorder, to include depressive disorder NOS. The appeals are REMANDED as there is insufficient development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and TDIU is being remanded due to insufficient evidence, particularly regarding the onset of his psychiatric disorders during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and low back disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder was not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected right and left ankle disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied as his statements linking it to a ship incident were contradicted by the ship's history.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, residuals of a head injury, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims were not reopened or remanded further.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including pulmonary edema, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and other disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board found insufficient competent and probative evidence to establish a relationship between current psychiatric disorders and service or service-connected disability, resulting in the denial of the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities including a respiratory disability, sinusitis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, lumbar radiculopathy, postoperative residuals of a cervical spine injury, left arm and shoulder disability, an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), and bilateral pes planus. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for sinusitis. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine on a secondary basis. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for lumbar radiculopathy on a secondary basis. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for postoperative residuals of a cervical spine injury, status post fusion on a secondary basis. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for left arm and shoulder disability on a secondary basis. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD). The claims are being remanded to allow for further development of the claim, including consideration of PTSD under Clemons v. Shinseki, 23 Vet. App. 1 (2009).,The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral pes planus based on a presumption of soundness due to the absence of pes planus at entrance into service and exposure to asbestos and tear gas during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left wrist disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a left wrist disability.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia and sinusitis do not meet the criteria for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, as they do not cause permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, ankylosis, or permanent visual impairment.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to clarify the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric, sleep, or balance disorders. The Veteran will need to provide authorization for private medical records from his primary care physician and other relevant providers.

The Board has remanded the case for issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) on all issues, including service connection for thyroid disorder and diabetes mellitus. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression will be deferred until the outcome of the thyroid disorder claim is determined.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from the NPRC and a private facility to corroborate the Veteran's reported stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and attempting to obtain private health care provider records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, manic depression and bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a video conference hearing. The issues include service connection for a psychiatric disorder secondary to IVDS of the thoracolumbar spine, rating for IVDS, and TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression. The evidence shows that he used mescaline during service which resulted in injuries, arrest, and medical treatment. His use of mescaline was considered willful misconduct. No current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder has been established due to lack of a nexus between his claimed conditions and service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection is denied.