Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The case is being remanded to the AOJ for further development and examination, including for a back disability, psychiatric disability as secondary to a back disability, and hemorrhoids.

The Board denied reopening the claim for a lumbar spine disorder and granted reopening of the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depressive disorder. The Veteran's depression was found to be at least as likely as not due to his service.

The Board found that the claimant was not permanently incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday, and thus is not entitled to recognition as a helpless child for VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent evaluation for schizoaffective disorder is granted effective February 3, 2011. The appeal on service connection and increased evaluations are dismissed.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including determining if any pre-existing acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an updated opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which may be related to his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by inflammation of the colon and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's inflammation of the colon was not found to be present at any point during the appeal period, while his acquired psychiatric disorder was not linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or any other service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further efforts to verify the Veteran's reported in-service stressor, specifically regarding an Airman who reportedly died during training exercises. The Veteran's claim is being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient information provided by the Veteran regarding his claimed in-service stressors. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to verify the stressful events described in the VA Form 21-0781 submitted by the Veteran and any additional information received from him.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and memory loss. The underlying issues as well as other issues on appeal are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and skin disability. The Veteran's testimony indicates that his current symptoms may be related to his active duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board found that the Veteran's character of discharge is not a bar to eligibility for VA benefits due to evidence showing he was insane at the time of his conduct in April 1970.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder NOS, and generalized anxiety disorder. The left arm disorder claim was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury and granted service connection. The Veteran also has been granted service connection for depression and bilateral knee arthritis.,Service connection is granted for lumbar disc disease, depressive disorder, and bilateral knee arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all newly received evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any currently present psychiatric disabilities, including those related to active service. Additional development is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not manifest in service and is not otherwise related to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, finding that the Veteran's current low back pain is not related to events during service.,Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Personality Disorder), but only after reopening a previously denied claim.