The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and disability ratings have been withdrawn.,A new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder).
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder), Diabetes mellitus type II, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity with sciatic nerve involvement, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with sciatic nerve involvement, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity with femoral nerve involvement, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with femoral nerve involvement
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23013575
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, basal cell carcinoma, bilateral pseudophakia, dry eye syndrome and blepharitis (bilateral eye conditions), diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and heart condition due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's exposure to asbestos is conceded.
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