Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of arthritis or any psychiatric disorder, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for consideration of additional evidence submitted by the veteran and his attorney. The appeal is now pending with the AOJ.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his claim for an effective date earlier than November 2, 1990, for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted but concluding that there was no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition that worsened during service or any other clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness.

The Board found that schizophrenia was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for an increased rating for osteoarthritis of the right elbow, right ankle, and both knees with hypermobile joint syndrome is remanded.

The Board previously granted a 100 percent rating for undifferentiated schizophrenia and dismissed the TDIU claim as moot. The case is being remanded to determine what effective date has been set by the RO, and to send the veteran a notice letter on the matter of entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board found that the veteran's personality disorder, which is not a disease or injury within VA compensation purposes, does not constitute a chronic acquired disability for VA compensation purposes linked to service. The preponderance of evidence supports denying the claim.

The Board found that the evidence does not support service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, left knee disorder, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The appellant's claims were denied as there is no competent medical evidence to link these conditions to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection to include pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C. � 1117, due to the need for further examination and consideration of the veteran's claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability and determined that it was incurred in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, thus denying the reopening of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of a December 2005 opinion by Dr. Kresh and additional records.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a psychiatric disability other than PTSD or a low back disability that is related to his military service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various psychiatric and musculoskeletal conditions, including PTSD, chronic fatigue, muscle spasm, headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis. The decision found that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors or a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD in August 1986. The decision was based on the absence of evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder in service or until many years thereafter.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and additional evidence collection.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, was not related to his period of active, honorable military service from December 5, 1978 to December 1, 1981.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a back disability. The claim to reopen for a psychiatric disorder is granted, but further development is needed as the evidence does not indicate that his current psychiatric condition is related to service.