The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim. For the initial evaluation of cystic swelling and disfigurement of the back of the occipital region, status post head trauma, prior to August 30, 2002, the Board found that there is no evidence showing a relationship between the current condition and service. From August 30, 2002, the Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation was also denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia) and his active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Schizophrenia)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0926585
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