The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her medical records.,The Veteran's right little finger healed fracture disability is also being remanded for further examination and development.,Service connection for right foot synovitis due to Still's Disease, left wrist CTS, and a right knee disability are all being remanded. The Veteran claims these conditions were caused by exposure to environmental agents at FTMC or secondary to her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is also being remanded for further examination and development of her medical records.,Service connection for a right knee disability is being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding when the Veteran's right knee problems started.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with MST, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is being remanded. The Veteran claims these conditions were caused by in-service personal assault.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has not provided sufficient evidence to substantiate her increased rating claims or service connection.,Additional medical records are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's right little finger healed fracture disability.,Further examination is required to establish whether the Veteran's right foot synovitis, left wrist CTS, and right knee disabilities are related to exposure to environmental agents at FTMC or secondary to her service-connected disabilities.,Additional medical records are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with MST, major depressive disorder, and anxiety.,Further examination is required to establish whether the Veteran's right knee disability started during active service or if it was aggravated by a pre-existing condition.,Further examination is required to determine whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to in-service personal assault.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle deltoid ligament sprain, Right little finger healed fracture, Right foot synovitis due to Still's Disease, Left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome (left wrist CTS), Right knee disability, Acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24012824
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What this means for you
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