The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye condition and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during active service, and thus denied these claims.,For her bilateral wrist, lumbar spine, and right ankle conditions, as well as her acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia), the Board finds that VA examinations are necessary to determine their etiology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right eye condition is not considered a disease for service connection purposes due to its congenital nature. The Board found no evidence of aggravation or superimposed injury during service.,Regarding hypertension, the Board noted that it was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period. No other etiological link was established.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Eye Condition, Hypertension, Bilateral Wrist Condition, Lumbar Spine Condition, Right Ankle Condition, Acquired Psychiatric Disability (to include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Insomnia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19129105
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to ensure a proper examination and etiology opinion are provided.
- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
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