The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and other conditions, is granted as incurred during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).,Memory loss secondary to the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is also granted.,Meniere's syndrome and endolymphatic hydrops, claimed as a disability manifested by falling and dizziness, are also granted as secondary to the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported experiencing health problems including depression during his ACDUTRA period. The VA opinion supports that exposure to toxic substances in an industrial setting can result in significant dysfunction of the central nervous system and brain, leading to psychiatric symptoms such as major depressive disorder.,Medical records show continuity of memory loss since service, with the Veteran reporting it began during ACDUTRA. The VA examiner found this symptom was a manifestation of his acquired psychiatric disorder.,The VA opinion linked Meniere's syndrome and endolymphatic hydrops to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, supported by relevant medical literature.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder, memory loss, Meniere's syndrome and endolymphatic hydrops
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22052342
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What this means for you
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