Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2003

The Board denied the appellant's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the preexisting condition was not aggravated during service and that there is no evidence of a chronic increase in severity.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids were denied. The claim for TDIU benefits was also denied due to the presence of other factors preventing employment.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar II disorder, was not incurred during service and is not related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The respiratory disorder characterized as chronic bronchitis and emphysema is also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, which is now considered on its merits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of head injury, a psychiatric disability, and sinusitis. However, the evidence submitted does not establish that these conditions are related to service.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his personality disorder existed prior to and during service, and no new acquired psychiatric disorder was shown within one year of discharge. The Board concluded that service connection could not be granted as personality disorders are not diseases for which VA compensation benefits may be based.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, but granted a non-compensable evaluation for right knee and neck wounds. The claim for reopening the neuropsychiatric disorder was also denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a travel board hearing. If he does not want another hearing, this must be documented in writing.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking any current diagnosis to service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a psychiatric disability and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, thus allowing the case to proceed further.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial.

The Board will reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but it is not clear from the decision whether new and material evidence has been submitted to support this reopening.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional information and evidence, including VA medical records from Brockton VAMC, private treatment records, Social Security Administration (SSA) records, and any service medical records generated during the veteran's Reserve service. The RO will then re-adjudicate the claim based on all available evidence.

The veteran's service was not considered to meet the criteria for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to his lack of qualifying active service, and he did not serve on active duty during more than one period of war. The Board denied the claim based on the appellant's service record showing a discharge from active service because of physical disability.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, finding that the appellant did not have these conditions during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the veteran's schizophrenia rating from 50 percent to 10 percent was not warranted, and thus denied his claim for restoration of a higher rating.