Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board's April 1, 1983 decision denying TDIU benefits is void ab initio due to failure to consider the applicable regulations for reduction of a total disability rating. The TDIU rating was restored as of July 1, 1981.

The Board denied service connection for emphysema, a psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety and depression), and arthritis of the joints. The veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than February 18, 1988 for a grant of a total disability evaluation. The veteran was granted service connection for right below-the-knee amputation but not for other conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claim seeking service connection for a psychiatric disability (other than PTSD).

The RO determined that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, as it did not indicate that the veteran's psychiatric disorder was related to service.

The Board found that there was no evidence of a psychiatric disorder during service and the veteran did not present with symptoms of an anxiety disorder or depression. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting opinions on the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorder, as well as potential new treatment records. Additionally, SSA medical records are needed for consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran was not entitled to service connection for any of the claimed conditions, including residuals of gonorrhea, kidney disease, Peyronie's disease, hypothyroidism, and a psychiatric disability (bipolar disorder), for purposes of accrued benefits.

The veteran's asthma was found to have been aggravated by service, warranting service connection. However, the initial rating for his lumbosacral strain is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, arthritis, and a psychiatric disability to include major depression and PTSD due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records. The veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability will be remanded for these actions.

The veteran was granted a 100 percent rating from April 12, 1993. Prior to that date, he received a 70 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, disability of the knees, left elbow, and feet, a psychiatric disability including anxiety disorder and depression, and vertigo. The appeals were all denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of these previously denied claims.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant does not have a current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, that is service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding that any such condition was incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, and a lumbosacral strain. The veteran's mental health issues are believed to have begun in childhood, while his physical back condition is attributed to a motor vehicle accident.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and a psychiatric condition (to include post-traumatic stress disorder), as well as his claim for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits. The issues were remanded to the RO, but further action has not been taken on these matters.

The veteran's claims for service connection, nonservice-connected disability pension benefits, and special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance are being remanded due to incomplete medical records. Additional development is needed including obtaining VA treatment records from January 2003 to January 2004.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for VCAA compliance.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection were denied as the conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or direct service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of hepatitis, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.