Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The July 1964 rating decision denied service connection for a neuropsychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizophrenia. The veteran's claim remains open due to the RO failing to properly notify him of their denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

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

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and new evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional consideration.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for review and potential reconsideration of the claim.

The veteran's schizophrenia, prior to April 15, 2001, rendered him unable to work due to his condition and symptoms. Since then, he has been employed as a school bus driver.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and for a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, rated at 100% disabling since February 14, 1989, qualifies for DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which was previously denied. The case will now be reviewed on its merits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and a major depressive disorder. The claim is now on the merits.

The veteran's condition, including muscle dysfunction and nerve problems due to schizophrenia, arthritis, dizziness, and bladder control issues, necessitates the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. As a result, he is granted special monthly pension based on this need.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for schizophrenia has been remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder disorder, neck disorder, right ankle disorder, low back strain, traumatic arthritis of the left knee, postoperative residuals of reconstruction of the lateral collateral ligaments of the left ankle with traumatic arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or hypertension. The veteran's service-connected disabilities are already in effect for his left knee and left ankle disorders.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to include a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of both a psychiatric disorder and PTSD.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired neuropsychiatric disorder. The veteran's claim will be readjudicated in light of the VCAA.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing psychiatric disorder did not increase in severity during his active duty service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran does not have PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disorder related to her active duty service.

The Board found that a chronic psychiatric disability did not have its onset during active service and denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied the reopening of the claims for service connection for residuals of a lacerating scalp wound and psychiatric disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disability, which includes major depressive disorder, is related to his period of active service and grants the claim for service connection.