Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and posttraumatic stress disorder is dismissed.,An effective date prior to February 9, 2018, for service connection of depressive disorder is denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim from February 9, 2018, is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for rheumatoid arthritis and PTSD at the May 2021 hearing.,The effective date for service connection of depressive disorder was set based on an intent to file received on February 9, 2018. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to this date is denied.
- Claimed conditions
- rheumatoid arthritis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2021
- Citation
- A21018812
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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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 rheumatoid arthritis disability rating is being remanded for additional development due to significant weight loss and anemia.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
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