Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2006

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, as the August 1992 rating decision denying such was final based on the evidence then of record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for medical testing residuals, reopening of lung disability and psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) claims, an effective date earlier than January 22, 1997 for VA pension benefits, and CUE in the October 10, 1975 rating decision denying service connection for a respiratory disability.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and initial compensable evaluations for his left fifth toe fracture residuals and left thumb fracture residuals, finding no evidence of a current disability or chronic disease related to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during or after service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his application for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and back disorder, finding that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen these claims. The Board also found that there is no basis to establish service connection for the back disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board found no evidence of a causal connection between the veteran's current schizophrenia and his in-service diagnosis, leading to a denial of service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric disability. The reopened claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for VCAA notice and further development of the claim.

The Board has granted the appellant's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for schizophrenia and remanded the matter to the RO for further action.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for undifferentiated schizophrenia is denied as there was no prior informal or formal claim filed before July 14, 1976.

The veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, seizure disorder, and psychiatric disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, incurred during his active service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he and his representative have requested withdrawal of their appeals for the issues of special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance, and whether an August 1981 rating decision was clearly and unmistakably erroneous in failing to award such. The issue of reopening a previously denied claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric disability was not incurred or aggravated during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD incurred in service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are not related to his military service.