Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and diminished eyesight as these conditions did not begin during or after service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic low back disorder. The veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, skin disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and bilateral wrist disorder are not currently addressed as they were the subject of a separate remand.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of being in need of aid and attendance has been granted, with a rating of 50% effective from October 22, 1997.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and loss of teeth numbers 1, 14, 16, 19, 31 and 32 due to dental trauma.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is of service origin and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and the need for a psychiatric examination. The case is now remanded back to the RO for additional development.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional medical records and an examination. The case will be returned to the RO for this purpose.

The Board found that the appellant did not engage in combat and there is no corroboration of his claimed stressors. The appellant's currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder(s) are as likely as not related to his military service, but he does not have PTSD due to a confirmed in-service stressor.

The Board found that the June 1968 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous in failing to grant service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including organic brain syndrome with cognitive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The veteran's claim was denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is needed prior to final appellate consideration of the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected schizophrenia.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now remanded for obtaining a psychiatric examination at the VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of a testicular injury on the merits, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete notification and procedural defects.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, finding that it is due to in-service experiences and/or his service-connected gastrointestinal disability.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case was remanded multiple times and additional evidence was obtained but the appeal remains pending.

The Board has granted reopening of the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and psychiatric disability, finding new and material evidence. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Board found that the appellant's schizophrenia did not result from active duty and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need to obtain additional medical records. The case will be returned to the Board after these steps have been taken.