Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not due to an undiagnosed illness and were not otherwise incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia was rated at 50% prior to April 20, 2006. He did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU based on his single service-connected disability. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU prior to April 20, 2006.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss, right knee condition, left knee condition, back condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) were all incurred in service.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders did not have onset during service and are not related to service. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a respiratory disorder secondary to herbicide exposure, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sore throat, allergic rhinitis, and depression were denied. However, the Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for her left leg laceration scar.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity venous thrombophlebitis, high cholesterol, hernia, edema, heart disability (presumably referring to heart disease), and hypertension have been withdrawn. The Board also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for psychiatric disability, claimed as depression and PTSD, due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between his current conditions and active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder are pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for development, including scheduling a personal hearing with the Veteran. The appeal is now pending before the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia and did not reopen his petition to service connect seizure disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding chemical exposure and PTSD stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary tuberculosis, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, and acquired psychiatric disability (depression) are all related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence.

The Board has determined that additional notification and evidentiary development are required before the issue of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death can be decided.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for further development to determine if he remains competent to handle his VA funds, given his psychiatric disability and recent financial behavior.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.