Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD was denied as there is no evidence showing a current diagnosis of PTSD or any link between his diagnosed condition and his active service.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of costs incurred at a community residential care facility is denied as the United States and VA are not responsible for covering such costs.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the claimed in-service stressors and thus failing to establish a link between current psychiatric conditions and service.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for the requested development, including verification of a collision involving the USS Bigelow and the USS Belknap.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 30, 1998 for a 30 percent rating for tinea pedis and found secondary service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The veteran's hemorrhoids were rated at 10 percent.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia and directed further development of his case before deciding the merits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen the previously denied claim.

The veteran's right knee disability, hepatitis B, headaches, and psychiatric condition are all found to be service-connected. The aching joints claim is denied as not being attributable to service, while the fatigue claim is also denied due to depression.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for dysthymia, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claim.

The veteran's TDIU was granted effective from December 13, 1994, due to his service-connected psychiatric disorder and back strain. The effective date cannot be determined as it is not specified in the decision.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected PTSD no longer meets the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, and determined he is not unemployable solely as a result of his service-connected disability.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and evaluation. The case will be returned to the RO for a neuropsychiatric disorder examination, after which it may be remanded again if necessary.

The Board is remanding the case due to a failure to provide proper VCAA notice, and the claim remains pending for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric disorder is not related to his period of active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending requests for evidence and clarification. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA Medical Center records.

The Board has granted the application to reopen previously denied claims of service connection for dysmenorrhea with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, fibroid tumors and broad ligament myoma, psychiatric disability other than PTSD, stomach disorder, vaginal rash, and vertigo.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to verified stressors, is being remanded for additional development and evidence collection.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and will remand the case for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence had been submitted, reopening the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is now before the Board to determine if this condition can be linked to service.