The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary artery disease, restrictive lung disease, right knee arthralgia, and residuals of left tibia fracture have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: Service records show the Veteran had depression during active duty. The VA examiner found no indication of severe psychopathology but noted difficulty with attitude and motivation.,The Board cannot make a fully informed decision on these claims because no VA examiner has provided an opinion regarding herbicide exposure or asbestos exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Coronary Artery Disease, Restrictive Lung Disease, Right Knee Arthralgia, Residuals of Left Tibia Fracture
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22004750
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