Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected schizophrenia, paranoid type was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and asbestosis has been granted. The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Asbestos exposure is not considered a basis for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for chronic schizophrenia, undifferentiated type.

The Board is remanding the case to allow for a Travel Board hearing and to inform the appellant of all options for conducting such hearings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates are not timely filed and thus denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had been presented to reopen his claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including as secondary to influenza or sinusitis.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinion regarding causation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, were not incurred or aggravated in service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep disorder are found to be related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The claims for swelling of the legs, stiffness of joints (other than neuropathy), and dizziness and blackouts were denied as not being related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, left hip condition, left knee condition, and left ankle condition as they are not related to his active duty service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining copies of postmarked letters from Vietnam and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder are found to be related to service, with the stressors occurring during his active duty. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found no evidence of an in-service stressor and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is based on the evidence of record without specific mention of any new or material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the required elements of persistent avoidance and numbing of general responsiveness, which are essential components of PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a back disability were denied. The claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) was not addressed as it was recharacterized on the title page.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for chest pain and a psychiatric disorder have been reopened. The claim for VA compensation due to a child born with a cleft palate is denied as the mother of the child was not identified as having served in Vietnam or being exposed to herbicides.

The Board found that there is no preponderance of evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran was not granted service connection.

The Veteran's total disability rating for paranoid schizophrenia was reinstated, allowing him to meet the requirement of having a total 100 percent rating for at least ten years immediately preceding his death.