Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2010

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder that is related to his military service, including PTSD. The evidence did not support the occurrence of an in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition or in-service onset. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's motion for CUE in the January and May 1975 rating decisions was denied as he is collaterally estopped from raising the same issues again.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral eye disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (including bipolar and schizophrenia), and left ankle strain. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his death while the appeal was pending before the Court.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records and the need for additional VA examinations. The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and increased rating for left ear hearing loss are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA disability records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the identity and etiology of any psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of diabetes mellitus or hypertension, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a service connection for these conditions. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) remains pending as remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his schizophrenia and any respiratory/pulmonary disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to credibility issues regarding the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam and a need for further examination related to his alleged exposure to typhoons at Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, back disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims were not supported by credible evidence of in-service stressors or medical nexus to his current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than bipolar disorder (to include PTSD) has been granted. The remaining issues have been dismissed due to withdrawal of appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric symptoms are related to service or other conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's appeal for an extension of her delimiting date for DEA benefits, finding that she was not entitled to such extension due to the expiration of the 10-year eligibility period and lack of evidence meeting the criteria for extension.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and a psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with major depression, which constitutes a complete grant of the Veteran's psychiatric disability claim. As such, no discussion of VA's duty to notify or assist is necessary.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to lack of evidence linking any current disability to service. The Veteran was not found to have engaged in combat with the enemy and his statements about stressors were insufficient to establish their occurrence.

The Veteran's schizophrenia was granted a 50% evaluation from October 22, 2002 until April 15, 2007. From April 16, 2007 onwards, the Veteran is entitled to a 70% evaluation for schizophrenia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right knee disability, and a cervical spine disability. The decision also determined that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen his claim for service connection for bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorders render him unable to protect himself or manage the hazards of daily life, meeting the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.