Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2013

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including whether it is at least as likely as not caused by his service. The Veteran asserts that he had symptoms of a mental disorder during service and due to disciplinary actions.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain the Veteran's VA treatment records and any SSA disability benefits records. A new VA examination is also required to determine if a current psychiatric disorder, other than substance dependence, had its onset coincident with service or is otherwise causally related to his active duty.

The Board has denied reopening the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a left knee disorder, as new and material evidence was not submitted.,No new and material evidence was presented to reopen the claim of service connection for kidney disease.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing treatment records from a VA Medical Center in Kansas City.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's left ankle tendonitis was granted a rating of 20 percent effective from June 18, 2010. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened and granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing appropriate notice to the Veteran regarding her psychiatric disorder service connection claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various gastrointestinal and psychiatric conditions, as well as a crushed right foot with bone spur, are granted.

The Veteran seeks to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as a developmental disability. The Board has determined that additional development is needed and the case is being remanded.

The Veteran's schizophrenia has been rated at 50 percent since the appeal period began, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a nexus to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new examination to evaluate the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's service treatment records detailing his inpatient treatment from December 1953 are also requested.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for a higher initial rating for Pyloric Ulcer Disease. The Veteran was not diagnosed with PTSD during active military service, and there is no evidence of record supporting his claim for this condition.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's statements were deemed unreliable and not credible.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal with respect to the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, from February 15, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the appellant's status as a Veteran and the need for additional development of his claims, including verification of service and obtaining medical records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was not manifested during his active military service, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his active military service, and is not shown to have manifested to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year from the date of separation from the military. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is not established.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and consideration, including a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service-connected right ankle disorders. The left ankle claim remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's condition was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining addendum opinions from VA examiners and obtaining records from the Social Security Administration.