Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen his previously denied claim of a cardiovascular disability. The other claims remain denied.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder was granted service connection, and the issue of whether new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen a claim for bilateral recurrent pneumothoraces (lung condition) was withdrawn. The Veteran is also entitled to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for right foot drop due to VA medical treatment.

The Veteran's schizophrenia has been rated at 50 percent since the effective date of service connection, which is January 26, 2006. The rating will remain unchanged as there is no evidence of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to December 17, 2009.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence of a verified in-service stressor or combat exposure that would support a diagnosis of PTSD. The acquired psychiatric disorder was not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The claim for PTSD remains pending as there is insufficient evidence to establish a stressor related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, hebephrenic type, warrants an increased rating to 70 percent for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of either condition.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis related to sinus, knee, back or acquired psychiatric disabilities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD were found to be related to his service. The cause of death was determined to be brain swelling and herniation due to other significant conditions such as chronic alcohol use, tobacco use, Coumadin therapy, and deep venous thrombosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, depression, and anxiety are related to a personal assault during active service. As such, the criteria for granting service connection have been met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and alcoholism.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and depression did not have its clinical onset in service or is otherwise related to active duty. The preponderance of evidence indicates these conditions are not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a valid psychiatric illness and is overreporting symptoms, thus denying his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for an acquired psychiatric disorder or residuals of a head injury, and thus cannot establish service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia, was not aggravated by his service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and gout of the bilateral lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further examination. The issues of service connection for an undiagnosed illness and an acquired psychiatric disorder are pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.