Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2011

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition did not originate during service and was not aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment and personnel records from 1991 to 1994. The Veteran's claims for right foot disability and psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including gathering of all pertinent medical records and conducting a VA examination if necessary. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for revocation of forfeiture of his VA benefits and entitlement to a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for revocation of the forfeiture.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted service connection for schizophrenia, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of schizophrenia which had its onset in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new medical evidence submitted by the Veteran and additional development is required.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records related to a potential tort claim and scheduling VA examinations. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is currently under consideration, as are her claims of service connection for post-operative residuals of breast cancer and abdominal scarring.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current major depressive disorder is at least as likely as not related to his in-service diagnosis of adjustment disorder, which occurred during service. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Major Depressive Disorder) is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a video conference hearing.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a fracture of the right little finger was denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather an increased rating claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was granted, while his claim for PTSD was denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of frostbite and acquired psychiatric disorder were partially granted. The claim for residuals of frostbite was denied, while the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (specifically anxiety/depression) was granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's current diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder is related to his military service, as evidenced by private medical records from Singing River Services and a VA examination.

The Board found no evidence that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or his right knee disability. The claim for secondary service connection was denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current pulmonary disorder is not related to his service, including any exposure to asbestos or other hazardous materials. The most competent and credible evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between the Veteran's current pulmonary condition and his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA examiner found no evidence of a mental condition during active service and opined that the current psychiatric disability is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and a bilateral knee disability, as well as his claim for increased rating for low back disability have all been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining records from the Shreveport VA Medical Center and scheduling a psychiatric examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to service.