Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for cerebellar condition, hypertension, prostate condition, kidney disability, scars, back disability, cervical spine disability, GERD, erectile dysfunction, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity carpal tunnel were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims. ,Service connection was granted for PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, with sleep apnea being secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's COPD is granted as related to in-service exposure to asbestos and construction particulates.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, other specified trauma-related disorder, or depression, is denied due to lack of a valid diagnosis under DSM-5 criteria.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as not having manifested within one year of separation from service or being otherwise related to service exposure.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a psychiatric disability and drug addiction, finding that there is no objective evidence of VA fault or an event not reasonably foreseeable.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of compliance with prior remand directives regarding a psychiatric examination and opinion.

The Board has decided that service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The appeal regarding the stroke and heart disability issues is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion to address whether schizophrenia with anxiety was present to a disabling degree within one year of the Veteran's honorable service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA examinations and the need for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including whether they are related to service or aggravated by his service-connected cardiac cephalgia.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right testicle conditions, as well as other issues including a stomach condition, migraine headaches, eye condition, foot condition, and right shoulder condition. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, finding that there is no evidence indicating any of his currently diagnosed psychiatric disabilities have a nexus to his military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and migraines. The decision is binding only with respect to the specific issues decided.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his service, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.,His acquired psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder) is found to be caused by his service-connected bladder cancer, allowing him secondary service connection.,His eczema is also found to be caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically his major depressive disorder, granting him secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for psychiatric disability (depressive disorder), esophageal dysmotility, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral foot disability and PTSD. The decision is final as no further action was taken on these issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including seeking to corroborate any reported stressors related to PTSD and determining whether the Veteran's hearing loss began in or was caused by military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to incomplete medical records. The left knee condition claim is also remanded for a new examination.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his left knee condition is remanded for further clarification on flare-ups and range of motion during such periods.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, spindle cell tumor, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded for a new opinion from a VA examiner or oncologist to determine if there is a relationship between his condition and military service, including exposure to PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spindle cell tumor of left nasal cavity is remanded due to incomplete medical records. The need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions remains.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C. The issues have been remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to lack of a current diagnosis.

Service connection for prostate cancer, voiding dysfunction, penile implant, and an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for voiding dysfunction and a penile implant as secondary to his prostate cancer are not supported by the evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need to obtain additional medical evidence. The Veteran is required to provide information about any private healthcare providers who have treated his psychiatric, sleep apnea, hypertension, left foot, and skin disabilities.