Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2011

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the claims of service connection for hypercholesterolemia and an initial rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus. The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA disability compensation was created due to his incarceration for a felony, and the reduction in benefits from 30% to 10% during his period of incarceration. The Board found that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further action consistent with a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no pending issues to be decided.

The Board has granted an initial noncompensable rating for hypertension and a subsequent 20 percent rating effective from April 1, 2010. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are not service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting psychiatric disorder was aggravated by his military service, and thus service connection is granted for this condition. The claim of entitlement to service connection for left ear hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and a hearing by videoconference.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to additional development and consideration being required, including a VA examination for psychiatric and respiratory disorders.

The Board has determined that further development of the evidence is required before the claims can be adjudicated. The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective April 10, 2000. The appellant seeks an earlier effective date but the claim is denied as there was no pending claim for such at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and a VA examination of the feet.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diverticulosis, residuals of bowel obstruction, and gastroesophageal disease have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to her military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's schizophrenia manifested to a compensable degree within one year of service separation, and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide specific dates of treatment at the Vet Center and any associated records must be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development including obtaining Social Security Administration disability records and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including whether it is related to her military service or any service-connected conditions. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, while his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder remains denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including tinea pedis, refractive error of the eyes, dislocated thumbs, depression/psychiatric disorder, asthma, and a back disorder are mixed. The evidence presented since final decisions is considered new and material in some cases but not others.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's symptoms have been linked to his period of service.