The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disorder may be related to his acute psychotic reaction in January 1974, within one year of separation from service. However, a VA psychiatric examination is needed to determine if this relationship exists.
The deciding factor: A medical opinion is required to determine whether the veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his period of military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychotic disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0325794
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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
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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's acquired psychotic disorder is related to his treatment at VA facilities in August 1998.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
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