The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric condition was granted, with a current evaluation of 50%.,A TDIU from November 23, 2016, was also granted. The effective date for service connection of the acquired psychiatric condition is set to April 15, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have consistently met the criteria for a 50% evaluation since September 5, 2018.,The evidence shows that the Veteran has been unable to secure and maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since November 23, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23016657
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, nose condition, and acquired psychiatric condition have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,Specifically, regarding TBI, the Board determined that the Veteran's statements about an in-service incident were not credible due to inconsistencies with his prior medical records.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, as there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to consider all relevant evidence. The service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of complete service treatment records and personnel files, which may affect the determination of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with these additional records.
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