Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include depression, is denied as there is insufficient evidence of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left arthritic sternoclavicular joint disability was granted, with a current rating of 20 percent. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of chronic symptoms during or after service, and concluding that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim as a helpless child of the deceased Veteran due to insufficient evidence showing permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge, as the docket permits. The Veteran's claims on appeal will be further developed and reconsidered.

The Veteran's son, J.T., is entitled to recognition as a helpless child due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to his 18th birthday, primarily attributed to mental and developmental disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection, secondary service connection under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, and increased rating have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying stressors and obtaining SSA records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, chronic lipomas, and peripheral neuropathy are also being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has granted the appellant a TDIU rating of 70% effective February 1, 1983. The claim for an earlier effective date prior to this time is referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The effective dates for the granted benefits are established.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including weakness and lack of energy, memory loss, insomnia, sore muscles, joint aches, skin disability (intertrigo and tinea cruris), and psychiatric disability. The decision was based on the absence of evidence of chronic disabilities related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia manifested as a result of his active military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for an unstable bladder disability and schizophrenia, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service. The claim for tuberculosis was denied as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board found that the Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia had its onset during his second period of active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Veteran's TDIU rating claim was also denied as he is not unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due solely to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) and increased rating for left foot fracture disability were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 have been denied as he no longer has a rash affecting his hands, feet, and legs.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, originally claimed as a nervous condition.