Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2008

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that the current mental condition is due to and caused by the veteran's 1973 motor vehicle accident. The claim was reopened based on new evidence provided in October 2001.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected psychiatric disorder and a TDIU. The Board has determined that further development, including another VA examination, is needed to properly adjudicate these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis. The issue of whether there is new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of his claimed conditions, including an inguinal hernia, right knee disability, low back disability, right hip disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his schizophrenia did not cause or contribute to his heart conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and VA medical records. The veteran's claim is also being reviewed to determine if she was exposed to a stressor in service that could support a PTSD diagnosis.

The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD related to his service, and instead has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected schizophrenia contributed to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain the veteran's medical records from Detroit Osteopathic, and then review his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence received by VA.

The Board has determined that a VA medical examination is required to determine the etiology of any current psychiatric disorder and whether it was clearly and unmistakably aggravated by service. The veteran's claim for service connection will be remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to additional evidentiary development being necessary, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected paranoid schizophrenia, finding that there is no current medical evidence demonstrating severe enough symptoms to interfere with occupational and social functioning or requiring continuous medication.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of the veteran's gall bladder disease and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the veteran did not have organic residuals of exposure to mercury, restless leg syndrome, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) related to service. The claims were denied as there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back disorder as secondary to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the veteran's claims for service connection for a mental disorder, including bipolar disorder, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a closed head injury and left frontal skull fracture. The appeal will be remanded to allow VA to obtain relevant medical records and conduct necessary examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and angina are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records, particularly those from his time in service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for post-concussion syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depression), asthma, hypertension, and skin cancer. The Board found that there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.