The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for chronic adjustment disorder with depression and mixed anxiety has been denied as the Veteran did not report to scheduled VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause, resulting in denial of his appeal based on 38 C.F.R. § 3.655(b).
- Claimed conditions
- chronic adjustment disorder with depression, mixed anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21031105
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder, and mixed anxiety has been remanded due to a duty to assist error. His SSA records are needed for the VA to properly assess his claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are related to his active duty service. However, a VA examination is needed to support this claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including updated VA examinations and the provision of outstanding VA treatment records.
- Denied
The veteran's chronic adjustment disorder with depression is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating.
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