Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2005

The Board has decided that further development is needed due to insufficient medical evidence linking the veteran's reported conditions to his military service. The appeal will be returned for this purpose.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development, including obtaining additional records and scheduling a VA psychiatric and orthopedic examination.

The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining a private psychiatric examination report and readjudicating the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder or arthritis, and the available objective medical evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the veteran's active service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and correctly adjudicate the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder. The RO must obtain any outstanding medical records from private providers and VA treatment providers, specifically Dr. Miller. A VA examination should be provided to determine if the veteran has a current psychiatric disorder that is related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as they were within the range of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted the reopening of the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and a skin disorder to include Agent Orange exposure, but denied the claim for service connection for chronic schizophrenia.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder in April 1990. The veteran's request to reopen the claim was received on January 31, 1992, and VA granted service connection for paranoid schizophrenia effective from that date. However, an earlier effective date is not warranted as there was no evidence of a claim prior to January 31, 1992.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a bilateral knee disorder due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, and therefore, his claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions are denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disability, currently rated at 50 percent, does not warrant an increased rating due to its current manifestations and overall severity.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus were denied as there is no medical evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not competent to handle his VA funds due to alcoholism and substance abuse, as evidenced by medical records and examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability and an increased evaluation for her right knee disability, finding no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions.

The veteran's claims for reopening his psychiatric disorder claim and service connection for a heart condition are being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The veteran's physical and psychiatric disabilities have become more severe, requiring the aid of another person. The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove is considered a nursing home for purposes of special monthly pension.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence related to the veteran's Social Security Disability claim.

The Board found that the veteran's schizoaffective disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as his preexisting psychiatric symptoms did not worsen during service and were not related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a skin condition, finding no competent medical evidence to support these claims.