Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder and a psychiatric disorder have been denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied an increased rating for schizophrenia.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen a claim of basic eligibility for VA pension benefits, finding that new and material evidence was not received.

The case is being remanded for additional development due to the veteran's request and the need to comply with VCAA requirements.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a lack of a timely Substantive Appeal for issues related to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. 1318, and an earlier effective date for accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The veteran's claims folder must be reviewed and he should be afforded a VA examination by a psychiatrist.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, which was previously denied in February 1997. The appeal is granted.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending requests for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for obtaining medical records from VA Medical Centers and Baton Rouge General Hospital.

The Board has jurisdiction to consider the issues of whether new and material evidence had been presented to reopen service connection for a psychiatric disability and hypertension, and entitlement to service connection for gouty arthritis. The veteran's substantive appeal was timely filed.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, finding no CUE in the original decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosed cervical spine disorder or psychiatric disorder, and therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The appellant's claim for service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is pending.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability due to new and material evidence submitted since the 1993 denial. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, anal condyloma, a psychiatric disorder (manifested by mood swings, anxiety, night sweats, memory loss and fatigue), joint stiffness and chest/rib pain, and irritable bowel syndrome due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case will be returned to the RO for obtaining records of psychiatric treatment and any available service records from Presidio, Monterey, California and Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the April 1953 rating decision that denied service connection for schizophrenic reaction, as the evidence then of record supported the conclusion that the condition preexisted service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, based on new and material evidence submitted by the appellant. The claim will now be reviewed to determine if service connection can be established.