Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The RO found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen his previously denied gastrointestinal disability claim, and the denial of hepatitis was final.

The Board has remanded the case due to a significant change in the law regarding Veterans' Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed again, and additional evidence must be obtained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a psychiatric nervous condition secondary to service-connected tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected schizophrenia, paranoid type is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA psychiatric examination and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia. The Board will now consider whether this condition is related to active service or within one year of discharge.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, resulting in a denial.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including verification of service records, obtaining VA and private treatment records, and issuing a statement of the case on the issue of service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further investigation into the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to head trauma.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional development under the VCAA.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and for further development, including obtaining SSA disability benefits records and VR & C files. The veteran's service-connected disabilities include PTSD, which was granted in February 1996, and other conditions such as pedophilia, major depressive disorder, paranoid personality disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, schizotypal personality disorder, psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, schizophrenia, and dysthymia.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his schizophrenia is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a more current examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors and thus no basis to establish a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and a psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia) for purposes of payment of accrued benefits.,The cause of death was determined to be drug intoxication due to cocaine and opiates, unrelated to the servicemember's head injury in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia, an increased rating for thoracic spine fracture residuals, and a compensable evaluation for right fourth metacarpal fractures. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for his service-connected schizophrenia.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional records and determine whether his current disabilities are related to service, including periods of active duty after separation from active duty in June 1970.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests for additional information from the appellant, as well as further examination and review of her medical records.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that no chronic condition was shown in service or within one year of separation.