Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen her previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence received since the August 1993 rating decision is not new and material.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including post-traumatic stress disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and additional development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran developed a major depression due to service in Southwest Asia, and therefore service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or upon housebound status, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him in need of such benefits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's schizophrenia reaction warrants a disability rating of 70 percent, which is in excess of the current 30 percent assigned.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 22, 1998 for the award of a 70 percent rating for service-connected schizophrenia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and individual unemployability, finding that new evidence did not support reopening of his claim. The veteran's hearing loss disability was found to be sufficiently disabling but not to render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) and granted her request to reopen the claim of service connection for a chronic urinary tract infection.

The Board has awarded service connection for a cervical spine disability. The remaining service connection issues will be remanded to the RO for further development, including consideration of additional evidence and clarification of representation.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the lumbar facet joints L4-5 and L5-S1, finding it likely related to an in-service injury. Service connection was denied for psychiatric disability.

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

The Board found that an effective date earlier than May 22, 1992 for the assignment of a 100 percent disability evaluation for schizophrenia, chronic, paranoid type is not warranted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and provide another opinion on the relationship between the veteran's current psychiatric disorders and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service assault. However, it was not able to establish a direct link between his other acquired psychiatric disorder and service, as there is no medical evidence supporting such a relationship.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed again due to a previous denial in September 1987 and subsequent appeals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disorder does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, as his symptoms do not interfere with his occupational or social functioning and do not require any medication.

The case is being remanded for additional development of the veteran's treatment records from the VA mental hygiene clinic in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The case is remanded for further development regarding her right wrist injury.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia, began during his active duty. The condition was incurred in service based on direct evidence rather than through a presumption or secondary service connection.