Service connection for left wrist condition is granted. The Veteran's initial noncompensable IBS rating does not reflect the severity of his symptomology and service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety is remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision grants service connection for the left wrist condition based on a current diagnosis and in-service injury. The Veteran's initial noncompensable IBS rating does not reflect the severity of his symptomology and requires a new VA examination to determine the appropriate rating. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition is remanded as there are no medical nexus opinions provided.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist condition, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an acquired psychiatric condition to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19195369
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