Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an SOC addressing his claim for additional reimbursement under the FMP for medical treatment/services rendered in Poland.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disability on the back is not related to his service and denied his claim. The psychiatric disability was also not related to service, as there were no in-service stressors identified.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, notifying the Veteran of his right to submit lay statements from himself and others who have first-hand knowledge of his in-service and post-service symptomatology regarding his claimed psychiatric disorder and headaches, scheduling a VA examination, and considering all evidence in deciding the issues on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), finding no current disabilities or evidence of in-service stressors. The low back disorder claim is not addressed as it was not part of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and gastrointestinal disability have been granted. The PTSD is due to combat stressors during service, while the gastrointestinal issues are linked to his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizoaffective disorder, is related to his active duty service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA psychiatric examination in order to determine if his current acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his service or active anxiety.

The Board granted an effective date of June 19, 2008 for the award of SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim was pending since December 17, 2001.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing a supplemental VA opinion.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left hip disorder, as they are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral ear disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression and PTSD. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing in-service stressors or chronic conditions that could be presumed due to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, finding it related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review of the evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding that the evidence supports this determination.

The Board found that the Veteran is not competent to handle direct disbursement of his funds for VA purposes, based on evidence showing a history of mental health issues and substance abuse.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease and acquired psychiatric disorder were not incurred or aggravated by service. The claim for residuals of spinal meningitis was reopened, but denied as new evidence did not establish a diagnosis in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability is service-connected, as it was caused by trauma sustained during his military service. The psychiatric disorder claim remains pending.

The case is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development and readjudication. The Veteran needs a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he has PTSD, its etiology, and whether any other acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's report of his alleged in-service stressor was not credible and that there is no evidence showing an acquired psychiatric disorder manifested within one year of service discharge or being causally related to military service, including his alleged in-service sexual assault.