Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, is related to his active service and grants this claim.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder, and depressive disorder.,The Board also denied service connection for tinnitus.

The Board found that the Appellant's psychiatric disability did not originate during his active military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and respiratory disorder, to include asthma, were denied as there is no competent evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a skin disorder of the feet are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bilateral foot disability were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claims. The Veteran's current symptoms of right knee pain and PTSD are considered in determining appropriate evaluations.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma.

The Board found no evidence of a back injury or psychiatric problems in service, and there is insufficient credible medical evidence to establish any link between current disabilities and service. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection and increased evaluation remain under review.

The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and a sleep disorder. The Veteran's reported stressors are not related to combat or fear of hostile military activity.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the appellant did not pay for the funeral expenses. Therefore, the claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits beyond $650 is denied.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional action, including a VA examination and clarification of the examiner's opinions regarding the Veteran's pre-existing mental disorder and its aggravation during service.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder did not manifest during service and is not attributable to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and/or schizophrenia in April 2003. The Veteran's new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service and he was granted service connection for it. The Veteran also received a 10% rating for tinnitus effective June 4, 2008.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on May 11, 2010 were reimbursed as the emergency treatment was necessary due to a serious threat to his health and delay in seeking immediate care would have been hazardous.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim regarding whether his stab wounds were incurred in the line of duty or due to willful misconduct. The evidence shows that he was injured during a confrontation with another Marine, and while it is not clear if this was an act of willful misconduct, the Board finds that the injuries occurred in the line of duty. Service connection for PTSD and depression has also been granted as the Veteran's psychiatric disorder is related to his service experience.