Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD with paranoid schizophrenia, rated at 70 percent disabling, now renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The TDIU is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, lumbago claimed as a back disorder, and whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than post-traumatic stress disorder. The decision also denied an earlier effective date prior to July 3, 2000, for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation are being remanded due to incomplete development of his medical records.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, neuropathy, and poor blood circulation. The evidence did not support the veteran's claims of current disabilities or their onset in service.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions: no chronic disability was found, and there is no indication that any condition was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board finds that the evidence does not support service connection for any of the claimed conditions, including a kidney disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 6, 2003 for a 30 percent rating for schizophrenia. The evidence did not show that an increased rating was factually ascertainable within one year prior to the receipt of his claim on August 6, 2003.

The Board has denied the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for eczema, asthma, and schizophrenia. The RO's July 2002 denial of service connection for eczema is final. As new and material evidence was not received, the claim for service connection for eczema cannot be reopened. Similarly, the November 2002 denial of service connection for asthma is final. As new and material evidence was not received, the claim for service connection for asthma also cannot be reopened. The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for schizophrenia has been remanded due to insufficient information provided in the prior decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear relationship between the appellant's psychiatric disorder and his service-connected status post left variococelectomy with urinary frequency and erectile dysfunction. Further development of medical records is needed, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia, with PTSD being linked to in-service sexual assault by a drill instructor and schizophrenia originating during active military service.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating and an earlier effective date for his service-connected schizophrenia. The case is REMANDED to the RO via the AMC for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA psychiatric treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying National Guard service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the May 2002 decision. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The decision is based on direct evidence and not involving any presumption or secondary relationship.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and readjudication due to conflicting findings regarding the credibility of the veteran's reported stressors.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as his notice of disagreement was not timely filed.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim due to the need for additional development, including verification of stressors and psychiatric evaluations.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain missing records and verify the veteran's claimed stressors. The claims for service connection will be reconsidered based on the new information.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records, providing VCAA notice, scheduling an orthopedic examination, and allowing a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a medical opinion regarding the onset of the veteran's psychiatric disorder during service.

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