The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's left eye loss of visual acuity claim requires additional evidence as there are no current records showing a diagnosed condition.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence establishing the presence of a current diagnosis related to an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran’s assertions regarding his symptoms have not been supported by objective medical findings.,The Veteran's left eye loss of visual acuity claim requires additional VA examination and treatment records to determine if he currently has a diagnosed condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Depression), Loss of Visual Acuity in Left Eye, Left Knee Condition, Thoracolumbar Spine Condition, Left Lower Extremity Lumbar Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18155041
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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.
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