Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further development, including obtaining a new VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, edema, a skin condition, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) are dismissed. The claim of service connection for hypertension is allowed as new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for prostate cancer residuals, a surgical scar, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted as service connection due to the evidence being at least in equipoise that it is related to her active military service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as service connection due to the evidence being at least in equipoise that it is related to her active military service.

The appeal is dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant's authorized representative. The issue of timeliness of the notice of disagreement is remanded for further investigation.

The Veteran's tinnitus was present during service and has a continuity of symptomatology since service. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, back disability, neck disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, right elbow disability, right shin disability (shin splints), and left shin disability (shin splints) are remanded as the VA examination opinion is inadequate.,Service connection for DM is remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine its onset during service or if it is related to any in-service exposure. Service connection for an eye disability is also remanded due to potential relationship with DM.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded as the Veteran's lay statements provide sufficient evidence of a nexus between his military police duties and his current mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was denied in January 1975 due to the absence of clear and unmistakable evidence that his condition preexisted service.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) due to lack of a current diagnosis. The case is remanded to obtain missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a neck condition is being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include anxiety and depressive disorder. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but the claims for back problems, neck problems, and hernia are remanded.

Service connection is granted for headaches, undiagnosed illness manifested by left elbow pain, and undiagnosed illness manifested by left knee pain. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety disorder).,The Veteran's service records show he had a head injury in service which led to recurrent headaches. He has also reported joint pain in his elbows and knees since service, with the pain being exacerbated by physical activities.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision could be made on the merits of the claims.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder and panic disorder with alcohol dependence, is granted service connection. The claim for tinnitus has also been granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains pending due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a hernia or residuals of a hernia or hernia repair due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disability and a compensable rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for either condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension have been reopened. The claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis is remanded due to lack of a specified body part.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and verification of her period of active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with degenerative arthritis, lumbar back disability with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and lower left extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for updated VA treatment records and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an independent medical opinion to address the Veteran's psychiatric disability and its relationship to service.