Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection, but determined that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing mental disorder. The Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia and depression) are not etiologically related to his active duty or ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied in the July 1986 Board decision, and no new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen this claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is granted as it is at least in equipoise regarding a relationship between the Veteran's current tinnitus and an in-service incurrence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service treatment records and a need for clarification on PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting new examinations to address the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and verifying stressors. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's representative requested an examination for his right hip, right groin, and right thigh disorder, and a new opinion on tinnitus is needed.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to verify the Veteran's National Guard service in July 1979 and to obtain pertinent private treatment records. The case will be remanded for further examination of his back, neck, and peripheral neuropathy claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for high cholesterol, sleep apnea, night sweats, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability (including major depressive disorder), fibromyalgia, and a bilateral leg disability have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal. The claims for a bilateral foot disability are not on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's HIV and acquired psychiatric disabilities, including adjustment disorder, are related to his military service. The bilateral wrist disability is also related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim and determined that he likely has PTSD related to his military service, which is secondary to his diagnosed schizophrenia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of CUE in an August 1983 rating decision that denied service connection for paranoid schizophrenia, finding no clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to ensure that due process requirements are met and there is a full record by which to adjudicate the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further examination and consideration due to incomplete records, including SSA disability benefits decisions. The VA will also obtain the necessary medical records and conduct a new VA examination to assess whether his service-connected disabilities alone preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and unclear diagnoses. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The case is being remanded due to the need for another VA examination, and no specific rating or effective date has been assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, sinus disorder, tinea corporis, and tinea pedis are pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.