The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder with anxious distress, was denied. The Board found no credible evidence linking the current condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis was remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further examination.
The deciding factor: There is no credible or probative evidence showing that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD with anxious distress, may be associated with his military service. The STRs are silent for any such condition.,The medical records do not provide a clear opinion on whether the Veteran currently has residuals of pulmonary tuberculosis, as there is conflicting information and further examination is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD with anxious distress), Pulmonary tuberculosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22048380
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's pulmonary tuberculosis is rated at a maximum of 30 percent, and the kidney condition remains unresolved. The case is remanded for further development.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, depression, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), and tinnitus. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.
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