Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2004

The veteran's paranoid schizophrenia has been rated at 100 percent since July 1, 2000, resolving his appeal for restoration of a 50 percent rating and an increased rating to 70 percent.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for schizophrenia, which was previously denied in May 2000. The veteran submitted a letter from Dr. Fumero in February 2002 that provided a competent nexus opinion connecting the findings during service to the current diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death. His claims for service connection and a rating increase are moot.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and will remand the case for further action.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed schizophrenia is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board determined that the veteran's service-connected schizophrenia did not cause his death due to a vehicular accident.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including chronic paranoid schizophrenia. The evidence received since the March 1994 decision indicates that the veteran may have experienced initial manifestations of his current diagnosis during service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, hypertension, and a psychiatric disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities. Service connection was not granted on the basis of exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic schizophrenia. The issue of service connection for chronic venereal disease residuals including chronic gonorrhea is also addressed, with a determination pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including sexual dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected hysterectomy. The decision is mixed, with some issues being granted and others denied.

The Board is unable to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted sufficient to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The veteran's VA treatment records are incomplete, and further information is needed from him regarding any additional VA treatment he may have received.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss. The RO reduced his evaluation from 10% to 0%.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and SSA medical records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and extent of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, but continues to deny it as there is no evidence showing a relationship between his current condition and his active military duty.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and review, including obtaining medical records and service personnel records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to fairly decide the veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of a claim. This includes obtaining medical records, notifying the veteran about his rights under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA), and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the motion to restore service connection for schizophrenia, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the January 1981 decision.