The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was reopened but not granted, the right hip osteoarthritis and PTSD were both denied, and the acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's right hip osteoarthritis and PTSD were denied as there is no evidence that they had their onset during service or are otherwise related to service. The acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was also denied due to lack of a diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, right hip osteoarthritis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20036854
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
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