Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, while her claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include as secondary to personal trauma) was granted. The decision is considered mixed because one issue was granted and the other was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, a skin disorder, and a left ankle disorder. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of type II diabetes mellitus and that the Veteran did not have a diagnosed left ankle disorder during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board has ordered the RO/AMC to provide the Veteran with all outstanding, necessary notice in regard to his claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be reviewed after any additional development is completed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her acquired psychiatric disorder, fibromyalgia, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, right fourth toe fracture, and postoperative excision of lesion scar of the left chest were denied. The claim for TDIU was not addressed as it is part of a higher rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring further development including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal and acquired psychiatric disorders are not service-connected, as they were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is not considered to be related to his service, including the alleged racial hostility and harassment during service.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current psychiatric disability related to service, and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD meets the requirements for a schedular TDIU since September 14, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete copies of VA examinations. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete authorization for private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that no chronic psychiatric disorder was first manifested on active duty or within the first post-service year and that the preponderance of the competent and credible evidence of record is against a finding that any currently diagnosed mental disorder is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction secondary to chronic lumbar strain, and headaches.

The Board found that the Veteran's current chronic acquired psychiatric disorder is unrelated to service and not superimposed upon a personality disorder noted in service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a mixed personality disorder, was reopened. Service connection is granted for PTSD due to combat stressors during active duty in Vietnam. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities is rated at 20 percent each.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is not related to his service-connected prostate cancer and therefore denied his claim for service connection.