Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board found no medical evidence linking the veteran's psychiatric disorder to his military service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting a search of service department records. The appellant's claims for cervical spondylosis, low back disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Board granted an effective date of July 27, 1999 for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia. The veteran's claim was initially denied in August 1997 and reopened on May 11, 2000. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (effective date) while others remain pending.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current psychiatric or stomach disabilities to his service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's undifferentiated schizophrenia is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The veteran remains unemployed due to his mental health condition but may be employable in certain jobs.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of exposure to ionizing radiation or herbicides and insufficient credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors related to PTSD.

The veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, that is related to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and an increased rating for bilateral ingrown toenails due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed stressors in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed mental disorders, including PTSD and depression, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of an in-service stressor for PTSD, nor is there any medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The veteran's claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic eye conditions, bilateral hearing loss, and a chronic back injury or disease. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has denied a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for schizophrenia. The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disorder pre-existed service and was not aggravated by military service or any incident therein, thus denying service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues regarding service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The veteran's allegation of exposure to combat and stressors is considered, but not corroborated by VA records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for psychiatric disability. The veteran's claim is now in a position to be granted based on the reopening.

The Board has found that the veteran's initial manifestation of schizophrenia coincided with his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in 1994, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VCAA notice and need for further medical examination.

The VA has determined that the veteran's schizophrenia, currently rated at 50 percent disabling, warrants a higher evaluation.