Acquired psychiatric disorder decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury, an insect bite on the right arm, and headaches as secondary to a psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection for a low back disorder was also denied. The July 1982 decision denying entitlement to service connection for headaches, a psychiatric disorder, and speech impediment is final.

The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia with dementia rendered him in need of aid and attendance, qualifying for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The veteran's schizophrenia was initially rated at 10 percent prior to June 3, 2004. From June 3, 2004, the rating was increased to 50 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability. The reopened claim is now before the Board for further review.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining SSA medical records and readjudicating the claim on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and personnel records.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the denial of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as a nervous condition) due to insufficient evidence at the time.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and a psychiatric disability, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and SSA disability benefits information. The veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being considered based on evidence from his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing service medical records from a psychiatric hospitalization.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than post traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no competent evidence of a current disability related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and PTSD require further development due to incomplete information regarding his alleged stressful events in service, as well as potential sexual assault allegations. The RO/AMC is directed to obtain additional medical records from various providers and ensure that the veteran receives proper notice of the VCAA.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral blindness, heat stroke, seizures, paranoid schizophrenia, PTSD, a spot on the lung, and headaches. The veteran's claims were found to be without merit based on the lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a higher rating for impotence, finding no evidence of penile deformity or PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as there is no clinical evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, restoration of service connection for residuals of sternum and left ribs fractures, and septoplasty residuals, as well as his claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for left knee disability. The TDIU claim was remanded to the RO.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically paranoid schizophrenia. The appellant's asthma was not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including bronchitis, a psychiatric disorder, and a gastrointestinal disorder, were not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for a mental condition, specifically PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The veteran claims these conditions are related to in-service personal assault.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a personal hearing with a visiting Veterans Law Judge.