Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The appeal is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence for a higher initial rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The TDIU issue will be deferred until the status of this claim is determined.

The Board has found that the VA examinations are inadequate and requires further examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left leg disability during the appeal period, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied an effective date prior to August 23, 2005 for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia due to non-receipt of the statement of the case sent to the Veteran's new address.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to make a determination on the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has determined that the August 1978 rating decision effectively reducing the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder from a 100% to a 10% disability rating is the product of clear and unmistakable error (CUE). As such, the 100% rating is restored effective May 19, 2018.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability (schizophrenia) is found to have been aggravated by his active duty service. The Veteran's disability of the arms, legs, hands, and fingers is not shown to be etiologically related to service.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no reliable evidence to corroborate the Veteran's assertions of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a hearing loss disability of the right ear, an acquired psychiatric disorder, left leg disability, and gastrointestinal disability are all denied as there is no current disability found in each case.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining treatment records and verifying the Veteran's reported stressors. The Veteran will be provided another VA examination to determine if his psychiatric condition, including PTSD, is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's schizophrenia and psychosis were not incurred in service, and the criteria for service connection for a psychosis for treatment purposes under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 have not been met.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional examinations and reviews of medical records, particularly regarding the Veteran's psychiatric and respiratory conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat experiences in service and the benefit of doubt has been applied, granting service connection for PTSD. The left knee increased rating claim will be remanded due to lack of Correia compliant examination. The right knee and lumbar spine claims are also remanded as there were no proximate cause opinions provided.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and neuropathy of the lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his active military service in Thailand. The acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is also service connected.,Service connection was established based on a finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service, specifically his time stationed at Korat air base in Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of this case as he is no longer alive.

The Veteran's suicide was caused by an acquired psychiatric disability that began during service and contributed to his death. The claim is granted as the evidence shows a new and material condition related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, cardiovascular disease with tachycardia and arrhythmia, or an acquired psychiatric disorder. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a heart disability for VA purposes and therefore, service connection for a heart disability is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, GERD, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered to be related to his active military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the appeal is being remanded due to additional evidence needing to be obtained and a VA examination.