The veteran's claim for an increased rating for panic disorder with agoraphobia and dysthymic disorder is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing in New York City or another location as requested by the appellant.
The deciding factor: The appellant requested a change of hearing location due to his health, and the case must be returned to the RO for this adjustment.
- Claimed conditions
- panic disorder with agoraphobia, dysthymic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0007453
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU and combined disability ratings have satisfied the criteria for special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status since September 18, 2018.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and substance abuse disorders.
- Granted
The Veteran's dysthymic disorder disability was productive of total social and occupational impairment throughout the claim period, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.
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