The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with anxiety, has been granted. The appeal as to the remaining issues (right shoulder disorder, OSA, bilateral flat foot, left shoulder osteoarthritis, left ankle strain, right ankle strain, left hip osteoarthritis, right hip osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis) is remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current adjustment disorder with anxiety was found to be etiologically related to his active service. The Board concluded that the evidence of record supports direct service connection for adjustment disorder with anxiety.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20049852
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What this means for you
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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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