The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a dental condition is granted. The rating for left ulnar neuropathy is remanded, as are the claims for bilateral hip disability, low back degenerative arthritis, and right upper extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted that relates to the bases of the prior denials and raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims. The Veteran's current mental health condition is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (mood disorder), Dental disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20037452
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that there may be outstanding records and a need for further examination to determine the Veteran's dental disability. The case is being remanded for these purposes.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, a neck disability, and a dental disability for compensation purposes.
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