Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Board has determined there is no legal basis for assigning a schedular rating in excess of the current 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected headache disability. The claims for entitlement to service connection for seizures, an acquired psychiatric disability (including schizophrenia), and diabetes mellitus have been denied as well.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine and psychiatric disabilities were denied. The lower back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, while the psychiatric disability is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of alleged stressors during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and scheduling a Travel Board hearing for the Veteran.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional information and conduct a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to his in-service sexual assault.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disability was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues was denied. The claim for a neurological disorder (claimed as seizure disorder) is dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for a seizure disorder and a psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's symptoms have been present since his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD due to additional development needed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a supplemental statement from Dr. Schmitt regarding the etiology of the veteran's current PTSD and obtaining copies of all psychiatric treatment records from the Milwaukee VAMC.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU. The Board has remanded these issues due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to incomplete records from his former employer (USPS) and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to discrepancies in his diagnosis and the need for a nexus opinion. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, epilepsy (previously claimed as blackouts), and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not show a current diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition related to service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature and etiology of any present psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia. The Veteran is also asked to provide his current address.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for undifferentiated schizophrenia and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bi-polar disorder and any other acquired psychiatric disorders, other than PTSD, is remanded due to the need for further development including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including providing VCAA notice regarding personal assault claims and obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his behaviors in service are consistent with his claimed personal assaults and whether he has an acquired psychiatric disorder resulting from such.