Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and evidence. The Board will consider whether his service-connected disabilities, specifically his lumbar spine disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, PTSD and a skin disorder has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is remanded due to incomplete STRs and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including seeking records of mental health treatment during a specific time period and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and likely etiology of any current mental disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the failure to schedule a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the RO for scheduling an appropriate hearing.

The Board has remanded the case to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for additional development, including scheduling a travel hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the need for further medical opinions regarding his claimed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and PTSD have been denied. The claim for the former was reopened due to new evidence, but he does not currently meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and that his symptoms are related to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a respiratory disorder must be remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature, etiology, and relationship of these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for service connection for a skin disability and for a sinus disability has been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and the issuance of a statement of the case regarding his increased rating claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for additional VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The low back disability is also denied as there is no evidence of service connection or aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran's fibromyalgia syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and panic disorder, are at least as likely as not related to her in-service head injury.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, which is now considered. The Veteran's application was supported by his service personnel records confirming he was arrested and imprisoned in Italy for various offenses during military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination and correction of due process notice. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is being returned to the RO for additional action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to address the causal relationship between his acquired psychiatric disability and active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder and chronic lung disability (including asthma) are not related to his military service, and thus denied these claims.