Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2005

The Board found no persuasive medical evidence to support the veteran's claim that he developed a depressive disorder during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for rhinitis, claimed as a sinus disorder. The RO also denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and left eye lid meibomianitis (claimed as a result of sexual assault).

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen claims of service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a left elbow disorder. The claim for a leg/ankle disorder is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination regarding irritable bowel syndrome and to issue a Statement of the Case on whether new and material evidence was received to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions. The veteran's representative appealed all issues listed in the November 2002 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received. The case was remanded multiple times due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the veteran's claimed service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The RO is instructed to seek verification of the veteran's alleged combat and non-combat stressors with USASCRUR.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The specific issues on appeal are related to increased rating, TDIU, and nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric disorder, not characterized as PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has ordered a new VA psychiatric examination and opinion due to the February 2004 VA examiner's inadequate response to the request for an examination in its August 2003 remand of this matter. The case is also being remanded to obtain copies of the veteran's records regarding Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, including any SSA administrative decisions and medical records upon which the decisions were based.

The VA determined that the veteran's psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and cannot be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and verifying the veteran's Purple Heart award. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder (specifically PTSD) and ratings for abdominal wound residuals are to be reconsidered.

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, including schizophrenia. The Board also found that the current diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia is related to his time in active duty.

The veteran's claims have been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further examination is needed to determine if PTSD was incurred in service.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for schizophrenia, schizo-effective type effective June 24, 2003. The veteran's claim for TDIU resulted in this decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The veteran seeks service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type. The case is being remanded to secure a psychiatric opinion regarding the relationship between his current condition and his period of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the veteran regarding his service-connected pilonidal cyst and its potential impact on his current back disorder. The issues of service connection for a low back disorder and psychiatric disorder remain under review.

The Board has determined that the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his neuropsychiatric condition meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance. As a result, the veteran is granted SMP at the housebound rate.

The Board denied service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD, as well as a higher rating for right otitis media, bilateral mastoiditis, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.,There is no current disability of PTSD shown by the medical evidence of record.