Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2004

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but further development is needed before the merits of the case can be considered.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the case can be decided, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing before a member of the Board due to the veteran's request.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional service medical records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as not well grounded. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide a new VA examination.

The Board found that an effective date prior to January 17, 1992 for a grant of service connection and a 100 percent evaluation for schizophrenia is not warranted based on the evidence showing actual notice of the December 1964 RO decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional development, including providing notice of VCAA rights and evidence from sources other than service records that may corroborate a veteran's account of physical assault incidents.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and analysis due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the veteran's psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is required before a final decision can be made.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of May 14, 1992 for his TDIU due to lack of evidence showing he was totally disabled by service-connected disabilities prior to that date.

The Board found that an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder, is related to the appellant's military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for various conditions, including headaches and tinnitus as residuals of a spinal tap, loss of visual acuity, psychiatric disorder, disability of the back and legs, and hearing loss. The evidence submitted was deemed insufficient to reopen these claims.

The Board has granted an increased rating to 50 percent for the veteran's psychiatric disorder, which previously had a 30 percent rating. The decision is based on the current level of impairment and does not involve service connection through a presumption or reopening due to new evidence.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent schedular rating for service-connected psychiatric disability prior to March 29, 1994 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and a compensable initial rating for lymphogranuloma venereum with groin pain, condylomata, postoperative circumcision. The veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, are related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including arthritis, anxiety disorder, peptic ulcer and gall bladder disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic sinus disability, chronic back disability, breast disorder, and eye disorder. The decision is based on direct evidence of a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and right leg and foot disability, as new and material evidence has been submitted. The psychiatric disability claim remains pending.