Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2013

The case is remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records, conducting examinations, and adjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the current severity of his service-connected recurrent schizophrenia and whether he is unemployable due to this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal for the issues regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and right ear hearing loss. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities, including his right and left total knee replacements and an acquired psychiatric disorder, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding a current psychiatric disability and its relationship to service. Additional medical records are needed, and a VA examination is required to determine if there is a nexus between any current psychiatric disorder and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is based on a finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of stressors and a new VA psychiatric examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased ratings for total knee replacement with associated scars, and a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected schizophrenic reaction is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development of the record due to missing SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for further development, including obtaining her complete service treatment records and VA treatment records. A VA examination is also needed to address her claims of PTSD and a respiratory disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, vision loss, and vertigo. The claim for psychiatric disorder was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's discharge was dishonorable due to willful and persistent misconduct, which bars VA benefits. The claims for service connection for left ankle disability, flat feet, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and PTSD were all denied as they are not related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a copy of the SSA decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric/psychological disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. He also seeks reopening of a claim for bladder disorder and service connection for PTSD.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for a psychiatric condition (likely PTSD) as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.,,

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his active military service.

The Veteran's schizophrenia was found to be incurred in service, with the Board granting service connection for this condition. The status of service connection for his bilateral eye disorder and non-cancerous lymphoma remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case to allow the Veteran to have a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO regarding his claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss.