Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is needed prior to final appellate consideration of the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected schizophrenia.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now remanded for obtaining a psychiatric examination at the VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of a testicular injury on the merits, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete notification and procedural defects.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, finding that it is due to in-service experiences and/or his service-connected gastrointestinal disability.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case was remanded multiple times and additional evidence was obtained but the appeal remains pending.

The Board has granted reopening of the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and psychiatric disability, finding new and material evidence. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Board found that the appellant's schizophrenia did not result from active duty and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need to obtain additional medical records. The case will be returned to the Board after these steps have been taken.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no diagnosis or treatment in service and no credible medical opinion linking the current condition to service.

The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia results in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for chronic, undifferentiated schizophrenia. The issue of whether this condition is related to military service will be addressed in a future decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a present hearing loss, psychiatric disorder, or chronic low back disability related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before proceeding with the appeal, including obtaining medical records and providing proper notice of the veteran's rights under the VCAA.

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

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for additional development due to a remand from the Court.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability as a result of disease or injury during his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and a need for an etiology opinion regarding the veteran's acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's frostbite residuals are incurred in active service, and thus granted service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.