Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's original claim was denied in 1944 due to a lack of medical evidence showing aggravation by service, but the November 2005 denial was based on insufficient medical evidence of current disability.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, further development is needed to determine whether the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia, is related to his active duty military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development and consideration, including obtaining verification of stressors for PTSD and examining the Veteran's skin disorders.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The case has been remanded due to the need for a local hearing before an RO Decision Review Officer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnosis to service or his service-connected skin disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, was denied because there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or a link between the claimed in-service stressor and his current condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and his lumbar spine disability is not related to service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rotary scoliosis of the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine has been reopened. However, his claim for service connection for PTSD remains denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current symptoms to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen the claim of service connection for degenerative changes of the right knee, as well as denial of service connection for psychiatric disorder (anxiety), cervical spine disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity.

The Board found that the Veteran's current back disorder is not related to her military service.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the medical evidence does not show a nexus between any current psychiatric symptoms and active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records and treatment records from VA or private medical facilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure all relevant records are obtained and considered, including Social Security Administration records, VA vocational rehabilitation records, and a comprehensive medical examination. The claim will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depression and anxiety disorder, existed prior to service and was aggravated by his active service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder in March 1991, citing the lack of evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder and noting that any in-service manifestations were short-lived.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the case as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is currently rated at 70 percent, effective April 24, 2006. The Board has granted entitlement to a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD based on military sexual trauma. The Veteran's lay accounts and corroborated STRs indicate he experienced military sexual assault during service which led to his current mental health conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for schizophrenia and hepatitis C, but not for other conditions. The Veteran's schizophrenia is now considered a reopened claim, while his hepatitis C remains in its final denial stage.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The Veteran was diagnosed with various psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, dementia, anxiety, depression, passive-aggressive personality, and passive dependency reaction.