The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain clarification on representation, as well as VA examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: New evidence received since the last denial relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's statements and VA treatment records suggest a possible link between his current psychiatric condition and service, but further examination is needed to determine this.
- Claimed conditions
- an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bipolar disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1323912
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What this means for you
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