The Veteran's claims for service connection for otitis externa and tonsillitis were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for a nervous disorder (now characterized as an acquired psychiatric disorder) was reopened based on the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, memory loss, and posttraumatic stress disorder, is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new medical opinions that established a causal link between his current conditions and military service. However, the VA examiner did not consider or address this evidence in their opinion.,VA needs to provide another examination to determine if the Veteran's shoulder condition is related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- otitis externa, tonsillitis, eye condition, nervous disorder (now characterized as an acquired psychiatric disorder)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21010688
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
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