The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as dysthymic disorder, is found to be secondary to her service-connected tension headaches. The RO has granted the higher ratings for neck and tension headaches effective April 29, 2015.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on the finding that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is at least as likely as not proximately due to or the result of her service-connected tension headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder (dysthymic disorder)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2017
- Citation
- 1711546
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left hip disability and acquired psychiatric disorder due to unclear evidence regarding the onset of his conditions. The case will be reviewed with additional medical opinions.
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