Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating prior to May 5, 2005 and a rating in excess of 20 percent since that date for his service-connected urethritis were denied. Service connection was also denied for PTSD and low back disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in disability rating for hearing loss or tinnitus, and did not establish service connection for PTSD, schizophrenia, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, or Meniere's disease.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for various foot, ankle, knee, hip, and low back disabilities. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including examinations and verification of stressor events.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including Social Security Administration records and service personnel records. The Board also requested medical opinions regarding whether any current psychiatric disorder, dizziness, headaches, or hypertension pre-existed his active duty service or were aggravated therein.

The Board has remanded the case for further review and a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's asthma, acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), fatigue, headaches, and GERD were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board denied these claims as the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the submission of a notice of disagreement regarding service connection for a back condition. The case is also inextricably intertwined with the secondary claim based on a back condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, finding that there was no medical evidence supporting a diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking any current psychiatric condition to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for paranoid schizophrenia, and also determined that he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected disability pension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and psychiatric disorder has been denied as there is no evidence of current disability or chronic symptoms related to his military service.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for disorders resulting from VA treatment, including multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, back disability, and mouth infections. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and arrange for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability in June 1996. The claim was reopened and reconsidered, but new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia) was denied. His claim for increased rating for chronic lumbar muscular tear was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and IBS. The evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining his social security records and scheduling a VA examination. The case will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not competent to manage her own financial affairs without limitation, and therefore denies direct payment of VA benefits.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a mental disorder, skin disability, and esophageal disability (including GERD). The case is being remanded to obtain VA examinations and additional medical records.