Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent medical evidence and inability to obtain records from prison mental health providers. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected schizophrenia is pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder (tinea versicolor) is found to have existed since service and is granted service connection. Residuals of uterine perforation are not shown, as the VA examination did not find any evidence of such residuals. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder is also denied.

The Board has granted the appellant's request to reopen his claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the right shoulder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding new and material evidence. The claim for service connection for these conditions is now considered on its merits.

The Board found that the appellant's diagnosed psychiatric disorders are not etiologically related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new psychiatric examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder is related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Disability records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is etiologically related to his period of active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records. The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of his separation from service, and there is insufficient evidence linking his current right shoulder disorder or psychiatric disorders to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizophrenia more likely than not had its onset in service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The claim for residuals of a right knee injury is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development to locate the Veteran's records from his hospitalizations in 1972, including those at Orlando Naval Hospital and Temple Hospital. The case will be remanded for further adjudication after these records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an oversight in obtaining SSA records, which may be relevant to the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and/or schizophrenia. The case is being remanded to the RO/AMC for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if her current acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset or was aggravated in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and information regarding his claimed stressors. The VA will provide further examination and review of records to determine if any current psychiatric disorders, right foot or heel conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a near drowning incident, asthma, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), as well as his claim for a compensable evaluation for status post right inguinal hernia repair. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is caused by his service-connected right knee disability, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a video conference hearing. The issues of service connection for schizophrenia or schizoid personality disorder and bilateral knee disorder are still pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination and obtaining of medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of head injuries sustained in service is being reviewed.