Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for schizophrenia, which was previously denied in August 1982. The decision will now proceed on the merits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia, which was previously denied in October 1996. The veteran's condition is currently being treated with ongoing treatment for paranoid schizophrenia.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for non-service connected pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has determined that the appellant's headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder, and a disorder manifested by memory problems are all related to his military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation, service connection for PTSD, bilateral eye disability, skin rash and keloids (secondary to Agent Orange exposure), and reopening of a claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The case is remanded for further development including consideration of new evidence submitted by the veteran's attorney.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension and a psychiatric disorder, finding no new and material evidence.

The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia has been granted a total (100%) schedular rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disorder, hair loss, dizzy spells, and paresthesias of the scalp were not incurred or aggravated by active service, including as secondary to ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for paranoid schizophrenia, finding no evidence of a current disability and noting that any psychiatric issues began after service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for schizophrenia and a TDIU rating, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or a TDIU.

The Board found that the veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder related to her service, including PTSD. The preponderance of evidence shows no current diagnosis and a lack of connection between any diagnosed condition and military service.

The Board granted an effective date of November 30, 1988 for the veteran's claim seeking a 100% disability rating for schizophrenia with tension headaches and periodic depression.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder including dysthymic disorder as secondary to his left kidney removal, and for a right kidney disorder as secondary to his left kidney removal. The decision is mixed, with some issues granted and others denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, concluding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death, and thus there are no merits to adjudicate.

The Board's decision denying service connection for a psychiatric disorder is dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently manifested acquired psychiatric disorder related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's TDIU benefits were granted effective from September 1990, but the Board has determined that an earlier effective date of August 1, 1990 is warranted due to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The veteran's cause of death was due to coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease, with schizophrenia contributing materially. The Board found that the service-connected schizophrenia interfered with treatment for his underlying disabilities and contributed to his death.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically paranoid schizophrenia. The decision is based on evidence that supports a finding of direct service connection without any need to rely on presumptions or other theories.