Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Board is considering whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric condition, claimed as schizophrenia. The claim will be considered based on the existing evidence.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, to include depressive disorder, was incurred in service. The Board finds that the Veteran's current cervical spine disability manifested by muscle spasms and respiratory disorder (to include sleep apnea) are not attributable to her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received from service personnel records, which indicates that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders may be associated with his period of active duty military service. The Veteran is currently diagnosed with schizophrenia, depressive disorder, and mild mental retardation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to schedule the Veteran for a new hearing.

The Veteran's son filed a claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, but the Board found that he is not eligible due to reaching his 26th birthday before the effective date of the permanent and total disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete documentation and need for medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, and ED.

The Veteran's claimed PTSD, depression, and dysthymia were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, related to his military service and denied the claim.

The Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals has been scheduled, but he did not receive notification at his correct address. The case is being remanded to ensure proper notification and scheduling.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, and right rib disability. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen his previously denied claims for these disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking her current condition to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and private treatment records from Drs. T.J. and C.D.A.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability and sinusitis/rhinitis, including through medical examinations. The Veteran will be provided with further instructions on providing stressor details and his claims for service connection will be adjudicated based on the updated evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying her periods of active duty. The VA will also determine if any current psychiatric diagnosis is related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of updated treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to service. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and residuals of a groin injury, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the latter claim. The Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are not related to his time in service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, is established as service-connected. However, there is no evidence linking the current asthma to his military service.