Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and hypertension was denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or any link between the Veteran's current psychiatric condition (schizophrenia) and military service. For hypertension, there is also no evidence linking it to military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nasal polyps, bilateral pes cavus, left eye convergence disorder, groin rash, right index finger laceration, and laceration of the knuckle of the right hand. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim was expanded to include PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a stress fracture of the left lower tibia is granted. The Board finds that she suffers from current residuals of this in-service injury.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for schizophrenia and hepatitis C. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and concluded that any current psychiatric disability is due to a personality disorder that existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. For hepatitis C, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish its onset during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected gout, as there is no current diagnosis of gout or associated symptoms. The Veteran's arthritis of multiple joints and right shoulder osteoarthritis are found to be related to active military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a disorder characterized by memory loss. The case is being remanded to obtain additional records from the Veteran's service department and his private physician.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a search of the Veteran's service records and exposure to chemical and biological agents at Dugway Proving Grounds. Additional medical opinions are also needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to stressor verification and a need for another psychiatric examination. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for consideration of multiple psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's claims regarding the reopening of service connection for residuals of a back injury, migraine headaches, and schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia are being remanded due to incomplete records and procedural issues.

The Board has granted service connection for antiphospholipid syndrome, to include skin manifestations. The issue of reopening the claim for depression is also granted.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including as due to a low back disability. The Veteran's claims were based on her in-service experiences, but the VA opinion found no credible evidence supporting these assertions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been denied as he does not have a current Axis I diagnosis of a chronic psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the April 1979 rating decision denying service connection for schizophrenia was based on clear and unmistakable error, thus reversing the decision.

The Board found that the Veteran failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims. As a result, the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied due to lack of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, can be reasonably associated with his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's in-service assault and subsequent mental health issues, including PTSD, are service-connected.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD, but denied both the PTSD and prostate cancer claims on their merits. The acquired psychiatric disorder issue remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The issue of service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically including pain intolerance, must also be adjudicated in compliance with the Board's April 2010 remand order.

The Veteran's skin disability, which includes tinea versicolor with variously diagnosed skin rash, has been rated at 60 percent since March 31, 2010. The condition requires constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids and affects more than 40 percent of his body.