Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder (dysthymic disorder), hemorrhoids, and denied service connection for hypertension. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for erectile dysfunction is also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but it is not granted as there is no evidence showing service origin or aggravation.

The Board found that the veteran was not continuously rated as totally disabled for a period of 10 or more years prior to his death, thus denying DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, further development is needed to determine if there was an in-service sexual assault leading to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural defects in notifying the appellant of his rights under the VCAA and because additional evidence was submitted by the veteran's representative. The claim for service connection is still pending, but will be reopened if new and material evidence is found.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and residuals of a right foot injury were denied. The claim for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice connected pension benefits was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding of service onset or a link to service.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, concluding that the evidence did not show a preexisting condition or any increase in disability during service.

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

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

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. However, the underlying claim on the merits is still pending and requires further development due to procedural issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia, residuals of a neck injury, residuals of a left knee injury, and a bilateral ankle disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a Joint Motion for Remand from the Court.

The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the duodenal ulcer with mild dumping syndrome and antral scarring, but denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The scar is separately rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, attributable to military service or any incident of active duty. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a chronic acquired psychiatric, thyroid, heart, or hypertension disorder that is attributable to active military service.

The Board has ordered further development in your case due to the need for additional evidence. Your claim is being remanded back to the RO for review and consideration.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case, including obtaining records of treatment and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the veteran requires aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The veteran is also seeking higher special monthly compensation.