Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case, including psychiatric and orthopedic examinations. The appeal is currently remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate examination and failure to provide proper VCAA notice. The case will be reviewed for an increased evaluation of his service-connected schizophrenia, undifferentiated type.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the veteran withdrew his NOD for an earlier effective date prior to July 7, 1999, for the award of a nonservice connected pension. The issues regarding service connection remain in appellate status.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected schizophrenia, undifferentiated type was denied as he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that his current psychiatric disability is not related to his military service.

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of medical evidence linking his current acquired psychiatric disorder and skin disorder to active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disability is related to his service and granted service connection for it.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the claimant's anxiety disorder was not related to his active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and diminished eyesight as these conditions did not begin during or after service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic low back disorder. The veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, skin disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and bilateral wrist disorder are not currently addressed as they were the subject of a separate remand.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of being in need of aid and attendance has been granted, with a rating of 50% effective from October 22, 1997.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and loss of teeth numbers 1, 14, 16, 19, 31 and 32 due to dental trauma.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is of service origin and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and the need for a psychiatric examination. The case is now remanded back to the RO for additional development.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional medical records and an examination. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose.

The Board found that the appellant did not engage in combat and there is no corroboration of his claimed stressors. The appellant's currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder(s) are as likely as not related to his military service, but he does not have PTSD due to a confirmed in-service stressor.

The Board found that the June 1968 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous in failing to grant service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including organic brain syndrome with cognitive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The veteran's claim was denied.