Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no factual basis to grant earlier effective dates.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizophrenia, was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and asbestosis, and also denied her claim for TDIU due to service-connected disability. The decision found that new evidence did not reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, asbestosis was not incurred during service, and there is no legal basis for a grant of TDIU.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left corneal scarring is due to disease or injury incurred in service, and his psychiatric disorder is not shown to be related to service.

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including paranoid schizophrenia, did not have its onset during service or within one year after service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depression, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, originated during his active military service. The issue of a low back disability is addressed in the REMAND section.

The veteran's service was less than 90 days, and there is no evidence that he was discharged for a service-connected disability or had such a disability at the time of discharge. The Board denied basic eligibility for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 23, 1961 for a 100 percent evaluation for his mental disorder is denied. The RO has assigned the effective date of June 23, 2006 based on the hospitalization record.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of disability compensation benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed psychiatric disability, back injury, peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure, and dental condition. The claim of residuals of electric shock injury was also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and medical opinions regarding whether the veteran's schizophrenia preexisted service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for VCAA compliance and new evidence.

The veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically paranoid schizophrenia. The Board has determined that a VA psychiatric examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has ordered additional development to be completed, including obtaining medical records and verifying the veteran's service dates. The claims will be reconsidered after all requested actions are taken.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, as well as the veteran's claims for special monthly pension and TDIU ratings.

The Board found that the veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disability during service or for many years thereafter, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient service records documenting a reported sexual assault in service, and further development is needed including obtaining information from alternative sources.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including a personality disorder, is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric symptoms are not associated with his active duty and denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder due to left eye toxoplasmosis, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.