Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic disability manifested by numbness in the extremities and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a chronic, acquired psychiatric disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a low back disability, diabetes mellitus (secondary to Agent Orange exposure), and a psychiatric disability. The VA found that there was no medical evidence establishing these conditions.

The case is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development and consideration due to the appellant's failure to appear at a scheduled hearing, additional evidence developed by the Board, and the need to obtain pre-service psychiatric treatment records.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, and to that extent, the appeal was granted. At the same time, the Board determined that additional development of the claim was needed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depression with psychotic features, had its onset during service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran had combat service and whether his PTSD is related to a confirmed stressor. The claim will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board found that the veteran's schizophrenia is likely due to service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of TDIU was also addressed, with a de novo review required as part of the VCAA implementation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's dysthymic disorder, an acquired psychiatric disability, was incurred during her active military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD. The evidence showed a pre-existing psychiatric condition prior to service but no increase in disability during service.

The July 1964 rating decision denied service connection for a neuropsychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizophrenia. The veteran's claim remains open due to the RO failing to properly notify him of their denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and new evidence. The appeal is currently remanded for additional consideration.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for review and potential reconsideration of the claim.

The veteran's schizophrenia, prior to April 15, 2001, rendered him unable to work due to his condition and symptoms. Since then, he has been employed as a school bus driver.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and for a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, rated at 100% disabling since February 14, 1989, qualifies for DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which was previously denied. The case will now be reviewed on its merits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and a major depressive disorder. The claim is now on the merits.