Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of any current psychiatric disorder. The issues on appeal include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, right foot condition, left foot condition, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right rotator cuff tendonitis with moderate impingement.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and granted service connection based on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, and depressive disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a right leg disability examination and review of claims regarding service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for further development and consideration of his claims for service connection for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disability, and tinnitus. The AOJ must obtain all pertinent records from VA facilities and attempt to reschedule the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link between the claimed in-service stressors and his symptoms.

The Veteran's schizophrenia is related to his active duty service and the claim for service connection has been granted.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The VA medical opinions were consistent in concluding that the Veteran has no current psychiatric diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection and effective dates.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 20, 2009 for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding that VA should have broadly interpreted her PTSD claim.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the lower extremities warrants a rating of 20 percent based on moderate incomplete paralysis in both legs.,For the low back disorder, the Veteran's symptoms warrant an evaluation of 40 percent under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas beginning July 29, 2012. A higher initial rating is granted for the period through June 11, 2014, and a 70 percent rating is assigned for the period beginning June 12, 2014.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a sleep disorder. The VA found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address service connection claims for a low back disability and variously diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and MDD. The Veteran's accounts of stressors in service will be verified, and medical opinions will be obtained regarding the etiology of his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The claims related to bronchial asthma and sleep apnea are still pending.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, left ankle sprain, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep disturbance are all found to be related to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has received notification that the appellant wishes to withdraw their appeal regarding right knee cap dislocation, right shin scarring, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizophrenia, and the Veteran is assigned a 100% disability rating. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for low back and left shoulder disorders, finding no evidence of chronic conditions in service or continuity of symptoms. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim was also denied as there is no clear evidence that the current condition is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a scheduling error, and the Veteran is scheduled for a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and for a VA examination. The issues are whether he has service connection for PTSD and TBI residuals.