The veteran's appeal is for an increased evaluation for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The RO has granted service connection and assigned a 30 percent evaluation, but the veteran wishes to seek a higher rating. Additional medical records are needed from private providers, and a VA examination is required to assess current PTSD status.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his PTSD requires additional evidence and a reassessment by a VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0126220
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder to provide her with another opportunity to attend a new VA mental health examination.
- Granted
The Board grants the appeal in full, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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