Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, finding that his claimed conditions did not have onset during service or are not related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD during service or due to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection. The TDIU issue was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found new and material evidence to reopen some of these claims. However, the claims were ultimately denied on their merits.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current psychiatric disorders to his period of active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's temporal lobe epilepsy, finding that it began in service. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected paranoid schizophrenic reaction more closely approximates occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating for the entire claim/appeal period.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and granted service connection, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service assault. Service connection was also granted for residuals of a head injury and for treatment purposes only for a dental disorder affecting teeth other than 8 and 9.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a left ankle disorder and schizophrenia.,A compensable evaluation is denied for allergic rhinitis from May 10, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hepatitis C, and a psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The VA will provide appropriate examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and assigned a 100% evaluation, effective September 21, 2007. Service connection for the chronic acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (which includes depression and dementia with depressed mood) is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a failure to schedule a hearing at the Nashville, Tennessee RO. The Veteran requested a Travel Board or videoconference hearing but no such hearing was scheduled.

The Veteran seeks compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for various disabilities allegedly resulting from inadequate care at the West Haven VA Medical Center. The Board finds that further examination is needed to determine if any additional disability was proximately caused by negligence or fault on the part of VA.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of sterility and the Veteran does not have children, thus denying service connection for sterility. The claim for PTSD remains pending as further examination and development are needed to determine if a current diagnosis exists and whether it is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, joint pain (attributed to arthritis/degenerative joint disease and bursitis), headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's exposure in the Republic of Vietnam is presumed due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his previously denied claim. The Board also found that there was no evidence of insanity at the time of the offenses resulting in his bad conduct discharge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's asbestosis, right-sided brain damage, and PTSD. The claims are to be considered in light of Clemons v. Shinseki.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, was granted. He is also awarded initial ratings of 10% for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia (claimed as polymyalgia) and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted. The Veteran is awarded a 10 percent rating for residuals of right clavicle fracture, effective January 18, 2002. Service connection for hydradenitis suppurative remains denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including depression and PTSD, as well as a neck and cervical spine disorder. The Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is REMANDED for a VA psychiatric examination and further development.