Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.,A 10% evaluation for epilepsy was granted, effective March 6, 2007. A 20% evaluation was granted beginning May 16, 2007 and ending December 31, 2010.,An initial evaluation of 10% for headaches was denied.,A 10% evaluation for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus was continued.,Service connection for schizoaffective disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder/ depression) was granted, and a TDIU was granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his claimed stressors are corroborated and consistent with his service. The issue of service connection for psychosis for VA treatment purposes is rendered moot by the grant of TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and cognitive disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a current diagnosis of PTSD or any relationship between his current psychiatric condition and military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and anxiety disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder is service connected, and it is secondary to his stroke. The Board has granted service connection for a sleep disorder on de novo review as the evidence shows that it is related to his now service-connected cognitive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination. The VA will attempt to obtain any missing treatment records from his military service, as well as SSA medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting schizophrenia clearly and unmistakably did not permanently aggravate beyond its natural progression during his active service, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that further development of the Veteran's claims is warranted due to a lack of VA etiology examinations for her claimed psychiatric disorder and right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opinion regarding hepatitis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed due to her failure to provide necessary releases for VA to secure pertinent evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure.,Service connection was also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder including adjustment disorder, but the Board found this condition is not due to disease or injury incurred during active service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and thus service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board has deferred the decision on the pending claims until the claim for service connection for a low back disability is finally adjudicated. Additional evidence submitted since April 2009 will be considered.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder that is related to service or a service-connected disability. His pseudofolliculitis barbae has been rated as noncompensable under the criteria for dermatophytosis.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae, which was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 7813, does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C. The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD. His venereal disease (genital herpes) began in service.

The Veteran's hepatitis, bilateral hearing loss, and other conditions are all found to be related to his service. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and is granting this aspect of his appeal.