Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case was remanded multiple times due to procedural issues and the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to in-service sexual assaults and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The claim is granted, but the rating assigned or effective date remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder and a higher rating for the right scrotal cyst.

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for additional information and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric disability. The claim is now allowed.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current COPD is secondary to his service-connected schizophrenic reaction, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before proceeding with the appeal, including providing proper VCAA notice and obtaining evidence regarding the veteran's in-service stressors.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability and did not reopen the claim for residuals of a fracture of the right foot.

The Board has remanded the case to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and to schedule a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred in service and granted service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic kidney disorder and schizophrenia. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of schizophrenia, and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia, finding that new and material evidence was submitted on December 5, 1990, which resulted in a grant of service connection with an effective date of December 5, 1990.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence submitted by the appellant. The claim is now ready for further consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and TDIU rating due to the psychiatric disorder, finding that service connection could not be granted prior to June 21, 1993.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for schizophrenia, which was previously denied in 1995. The veteran's schizophrenia is now considered incurred during active duty training.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically paranoid-type schizophrenia. The appellant submitted new evidence indicating possible military service during periods when he was diagnosed with a mental disorder.

The Board previously denied the veteran's claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia. The Court has now remanded the case due to failure to provide proper notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchial asthma, finding that the appellant's current condition is related to her military service.