Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The case is being remanded due to the submission of additional pertinent medical evidence and an August 2009 VA Form 9. The benefits sought on appeal are not granted at this time.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia and found that new evidence supports a finding that his current psychiatric disorder is related to his period of active service. As a result, the claim is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and a left inguinal hernia. The Veteran was not granted any new or material evidence to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder as secondary to the service-connected lumbar spine disability. However, the evidence does not support a finding that the current psychiatric disorder is related to service or the service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not establish a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder and there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in his service records and the need for clarification regarding his claimed service in Vietnam. The case will be reviewed again after further development, including a VA PTSD examination if necessary.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for his service-connected schizophrenia, paranoid type is granted. The case is also remanded to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his alleged stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic pain syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Veteran was also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right wrist disability prior to November 18, 2005, and a rating in excess of 20 percent since that date. Service connection for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the rectum has been denied as there is no credible evidence of any in-service gunshot wound and no competent evidence of current residuals.

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication based on new VA Medical Center records, and the Veteran is to be provided an opportunity to respond.

The Board has determined that further development of the evidence is required before the claims can be adjudicated. The appeal is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC), in Washington, DC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and increased ratings for psoriasis and left ring finger disability. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's schedular criteria.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder has been rated at 70 percent since March 2006. The Board finds that due to his mental incapacity, he is not competent for the purpose of receiving direct payment of VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed disabilities are not related to his active service, and thus denied all of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations and obtaining updated medical records.

The Board has determined that further development of the evidence is required before the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD can be adjudicated. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a psychiatric disorder that is attributable to his active military service. The records do not support a grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder or a personality disorder.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's death to any service-connected condition, and denied the claim for cause of death benefits.