I just got the letter from the VA. Here is what they said:
A duty to assist error has been identified during the Higher Level review for posttraumatic stress disorder.
Reasons for decision:
1. Higher level Review for posttraumatic stress disorder.
The issue of posttraumatic stress disorder was returned for correction of a duty to assist error in the prior decision. We failed to get an examination and/or medical opinion. We will develop for examination with medical opinion:
Favorable findings identified in this decision:
You have been diagnosed with a disability, Gainesville VA Medical Center treatment Center reports to include Jacksonville VA Clinic confirm a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder based on DSM-5 on June 25, 2019.
Evidence shows that you performed service in Iraq from Februray 11, 2005 to September 8, 2005 and Afghanistan from November 1, 2002 to October 6, 2003 which are conceded as hostile territories during these time periods.
The evidence shows that a qualfiying event, injury, or disease had its onset during your service.
Separation exam dated October 29, 2014 notes examiner comments of anxiety and depression recently started and amitriptyline.
It did not give a rating decision and nothing has changed in EBenefits. Does this mean that they are still trying to figure out the percentage to give for this diagnosis?