The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examiner's rationale and the need for further medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The Court found that the September 2020 VA examiner's rationale was inconsistent, specifically noting that the examiner determined the Veteran's symptoms related to his bipolar disorder but concluded they did not have their onset until over a decade following service.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22049971
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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