Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2011

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bipolar II disorder did not have its onset in service and is unrelated to military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the claimant was insane at the time of actions leading to his discharge from active service, which allowed him to receive VA benefits despite his other-than-honorable discharge. The claimant also has a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including psychosis and PTSD, incurred during active service.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and thus, did not address whether it caused or aggravated any other disorders. The Board also found that his diagnosed mental disorders were not related to active service.,PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and lack of consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's right knee disability, bilateral hip disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, polymyalgia rheumatica, back disability, neck disability, and weight gain and obesity are not considered service-connected as they are deemed to be secondary to his service-connected left knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant's substantive appeal was timely filed, and thus the issue of whether his character of discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia. The Veteran's claim is now considered on its merits.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder on the basis of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder and a psychiatric disorder, finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and panic symptoms. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current chronic disability of the shoulder blades or weak feet, and there is no evidence to support service connection for these conditions. The claims for secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and gastrocnemius atrophy are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is related to an in-service accident involving a cinderblock thrown from an overpass. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and jaundice is also denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board found no evidence of a left side injury or psychiatric disorder related to service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection. The appeal regarding compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was not addressed as it is not about service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, gastrointestinal condition secondary to PTSD, back disability, skin condition on chest, back and arms, migraine headaches, and eye condition due to unresolved procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed to ensure a complete record for consideration of service connection claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service stressor or chronic condition since service.