Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2004

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal for PTSD as he withdrew his claim before a decision was made.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an ovarian tumor with ovary removal, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to her active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability remains deferred.

The Board finds that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reasonably the result of service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's schizophrenia, paranoid type, was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is reasonably attributable to service, with her in-service experiences resulting in demonstrated chronic post-service psychiatric pathology.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a change in interpretation of the law regarding pre-existing conditions and the presumption of soundness.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The case has been remanded to the RO for further development, including determining if the May 1982 rating decision was final and binding on the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to service connection for diabetes mellitus, skin disorder, and psychiatric disorder due to Agent Orange exposure. The rating for lumbar myositis remains at 20 percent, while a compensable rating is not warranted for duodenal ulcer disease.

The VA determined that the veteran's schizophrenia does not warrant a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The case is now remanded to determine if the disability is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence, specifically treatment records from 'Decatur Veterans Hospital' and 'Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital'. The veteran is asked to provide authorization for these records.

The veteran's psychotic disorder, diagnosed as schizophreniform disorder and paranoid schizophrenia, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's paranoid schizophrenia is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The veteran's claim of reopening his low back disability and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder including schizophrenia and headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically chronic paranoid schizophrenia and alcohol dependence. The rating for hypertension remains at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the veteran's claims, including records from the Social Security Administration and a VA examination.