Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Veteran seeks reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred on August 24, 2004. The case is being remanded to the Veterans' Hospital (Tampa) for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's schizophrenia disability was incurred in service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The appeal for a pulmonary disability is dismissed.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The appellant was previously denied in June 2006 and appealed again, which led to multiple remands until the case is now being considered again.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA mental disorders examination to determine the nature and onset of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, particularly whether any symptoms were manifested during service or within one year after separation.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. However, the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and tinea versicolor have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and residuals of a stroke are as likely as not related to his military service, while his acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is not shown to be related to service. The RO's August 1991 rating decision denying service connection for ulcer disease, an eye disorder, and hearing loss is final.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder in January 1986, concluding that there was no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a psychiatric disorder attributable to her active military service and denied her claim.

Service connection was granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD symptoms. A 50 percent initial disability evaluation was assigned, effective January 29, 2004.,Hypertension and memory loss were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding that the current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depressive neurosis with schizoid tendencies and PTSD. The Veteran also received a compensable disability rating (10%) for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for a low back disability and right hand injury, but remanded these issues due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim for skin cancer was withdrawn prior to decision.

The Board has determined that the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar disorder, was not shown during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and there is no competent evidence or opinion linking it to his service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's service is being considered as potentially aggravating his current psychiatric disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining pre-service medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include paranoid schizophrenia, based on receipt of new and material evidence. The case will be remanded to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's death was not determined to be service-connected, and the claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied due to lack of legal merit.

The Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia was manifest during active service and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claim is considered 'mixed' as some aspects of her appeal may be granted while others are not.