Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia.
The deciding factor: A pre-decisional duty to assist error was found, as the Veteran was not able to attend a scheduled VA examination due to hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004722
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