Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of service connection for chronic paranoid schizophrenia, a new diagnosis made in January 2004.

The Board denied an increased rating for the right clavicle with acromioclavicular separation and service connection for cervical spine degenerative joint disease with headaches, as well as a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder. The veteran's current level of disability does not warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete personnel records and missing private treatment records. The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence obtained.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for increased compensation for dependents, finding that VA did not have the requisite information to increase compensation for his spouse and children until February 2003.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not competent to handle disbursement of VA funds due to his mental condition, specifically chronic paranoid schizophrenia.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities did not manifest during service or are otherwise related to his military service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a medical examination to assess whether the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have evidence to support his claims for service connection for pes planus, plantar fasciitis, a low back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment information. The case will be reviewed again after the development is completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of verified stressors and because the veteran provided additional information about alleged perpetrators. The appeal is now pending for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of the evidence, including sending the veteran corrective VCAA notice and giving him an opportunity to respond.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for phlebitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during or related to his period of active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder began or was aggravated during service.

The Board has ordered additional examinations and development of the claims file to determine if the veteran's psychiatric disorder and undiagnosed illness are related to service, including Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to restoration of special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his mental health condition, with equipoise evidence regarding his ability to care for himself.

The Board has determined that the veteran's schizophrenia, with headaches and pseudoseizures, was incurred during military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected schizophrenia contributed to his death from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The appellant is granted basic eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to the lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred. The veteran's pension claim was also denied as he is not considered unemployable based on his disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and an increased rating for chronic bronchitis with history of asthma. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and verify stressor events.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient VCAA notice and the absence of relevant private medical records. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.