Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder, mood disorder, unspecified depressive disorder, and persistent depressive…

Board reasoning

The Board notes that the medical record shows multiple psychiatric diagnoses, but the July 2025 examination found no mental disorder and offered no etiological opinion. To comply with Clemons and to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, the claim must be remanded for an adequate VA examination addressing each diagnosed psychiatric entity and its relation to service, and for a medical opinion on onset or nexus for each condition diagnosed. The Board will reconvene and request updated development and opinions as needed.