The Board denied the veteran's motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a January 1998 decision that denied an effective date prior to October 1, 1995, for the resumption of compensation for PTSD with dysthymic disorder.
The deciding factor: The Board found no CUE because the veteran did not receive proper notice of the scheduled examination and his benefits were terminated due to non-reporting. The evidence showed that he was notified of the examination in May 1984, and his compensation was discontinued on July 1, 1984.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with dysthymic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0009222
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing opinions regarding the service connection of sleep apnea and narcolepsy. The TDIU claim will also be deferred until these issues are addressed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder warranted a 70 percent disability rating, which was granted in April 2011.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The evidence shows mild to moderate symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
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