The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the appropriate evaluation for the Veteran's depressive disorder and whether he is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified at a hearing, indicating that his symptoms may be worse than reflected during the June 2013 VA examination. Additionally, the Veteran has not worked in over ten years due to his depressive disorder and lacks motivation for future employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2018
- Citation
- 18125671
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee disabilities, and lumbar spine disability are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.
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