Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and mental handicap to include chemical imbalance, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims file was lost and his service treatment records are unavailable. The case is being remanded to allow for a VA examination to address whether he currently has a colon condition related to service, as well as to determine if he has an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) related to service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, which is a type of acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional evidence and determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inextricably intertwined issues and the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypoglycemia, prostate problems, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder) were denied. The Board found no current disabilities associated with these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review of the claims file, including recent VA medical records and translation of Spanish language documents. The appellant's service connection claims will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence to corroborate his alleged stressor events in service.

The Veteran's condition was stabilized on March 6, 2008 and a VA medical facility was feasibly available for transfer. The claim is granted for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses from March 4 to March 7, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and further development.

The Veteran's right ankle disability has been rated as 10 percent disabling, but the Board finds that there is no basis to increase this rating due to moderate limitation of motion. The issues related to secondary service connection for a right knee disability are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying in-service stressors. The Veteran is to be provided a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he has an acquired psychiatric disorder due to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 30 percent for service-connected scars, post-trauma to head and face was denied. The Board found that the current level of disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7800.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the need for further development of his service records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, chronic stress and/or fatigue syndrome, rating in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis B, and TDIU are denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of current disability for chronic stress and/or fatigue syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new evidence supports reopening of the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's account of an in-service fight and resulting fear qualifies as a valid stressor. The diagnosis of PTSD is supported by multiple medical professionals' reports.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and determining if the appellant was incapable of self-support prior to age 18.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and toenail fungus. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records, personnel records, and a medical examination, is necessary to make a determination on these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder was found to be manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks weekly or less often, with chronic sleep impairment and persistent auditory and visual hallucinations. The disability caused occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. A 10 percent rating was granted for the period prior to August 23, 2007, and denied for a higher rating.