Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis, and dismissed his claim for an earlier effective date for schizophrenia.

The veteran's claims for service connection for urethritis, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a current diagnosis of urethritis or link the diagnosed conditions to his period of active service.

The Board has denied all claims for service connection, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The RO granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, pes planus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, prostate disorder, and asthma, but denied service connection for colorectal cancer and nasal fracture residuals.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's acquired neuropsychiatric disorder and mood disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claims. The Board also found no nexus between any current psychiatric disorders and service.

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

The VA determined that the veteran's schizophreniform disorder causes no more than occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and a psychosis may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including headaches, left knee disorder, right heel disorder, left hip disorder, dizziness or fainting spells, eye disorder, ear disorder, respiratory disorder, heart disorder, leg cramps, weight gain and loss, foot disorder, and psychiatric disorders. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to active service for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental disorder, but it is not granted as the evidence does not establish a direct link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, finding that there is a balance of positive and negative evidence in favor of the veteran's claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's psychiatric disability. The issue is now in appellate status.

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

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence has been submitted. The acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an initial compensable disability rating for the service-connected status-post surgical repair of a left inguinal hernia due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the current conditions and active military duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disability, including ADHD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and for eligibility to treatment under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1702, finding no current disability or evidence of a nexus between any current condition and service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examination. The issues of entitlement to an increased evaluation for his lower back disability and service connection for a psychiatric disorder are pending.