include prior to his 1973 enlistment and after his 1976 separation from service and to provide all authorizations necessary for VA to obtain any private records of such evaluations and treatment that are not already associated with the record . The attention of the RO is specifically directed to records from the D . S . , LCSW . All updated VA treatment records should also be obtained . 2 . Thereafter , the Veteran should be afforded a VA psychiatric examination . The claims folder , including a copy of this remand , should be reviewed by the examiner , and the examination report should reflect that review . All appropriate tests should be conducted . The examiner must offer opinions to the following : ( a