The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, to include a psychosis. His claim for service connection was denied as he did not meet the 'current disability' requirement.
The deciding factor: The weight of evidence reflects that the Veteran did not meet the 'current disability' requirement for service connection due to lack of a diagnosed condition during or within one year after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- psychosis NOS
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1138515
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1138515.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate nexus opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder. A new examination is required to address whether any diagnosed condition is at least as likely as not incurred in or otherwise related to his active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to pre-decisional errors and insufficient medical opinions, requiring further examination and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and psychosis NOS, is related to service. The Veteran's contentions regarding in-service incidents and continued symptoms since service are also to be considered.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand this case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD and other psychiatric disorders are related to his active service. The VA needs to provide a clearer opinion on these issues.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.