Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the appellant's current psychiatric disorders, including schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, were incurred during his period of service from December 31, 1973 to February 27, 1974.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by her active duty service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to a disease or injury during service. The claim for service connection was therefore denied.

The Board found insufficient evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder during service or within one year after service, and the Veteran's lay assertions regarding in-service and post-service psychiatric symptomatology were not credible. The Board concluded that the current psychiatric disability is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and readjudication due to issues being intertwined, including a psychiatric disorder claim that was not previously adjudicated. The Veteran's heart disorder, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II are all potentially related to his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disorders and psychiatric disorders are not due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and is granting the Veteran's claim. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from Dr. Robin 'Margaret' Lett.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the Veteran's left bunionectomy residuals, finding that they are severe. The claimant's acquired psychiatric disorder is also service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to a higher rating for ventral hernia, service connection for knee disabilities, and service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions were not related to her military service or events therein, and denied all claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and reviewing newspaper articles. The Veteran's claim for service connection is pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.,Service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities (thoracolumbar spine, right knee, left knee, bilateral shoulder) is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for a right knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for a left knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is being remanded due to outstanding Social Security records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional actions are required to address the Veteran's claims, including clarifying whether a psychiatric disorder claim is resolved and scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is now remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia is attributable to his period of active duty, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and a lung condition due to asbestos exposure are also being addressed.