The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be granted for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The veteran's claim is inextricably intertwined with his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The appeal includes a claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, which may include PTSD due to personal assault during service. The Board must verify the alleged stressor and obtain all relevant medical records before determining if service connection can be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0629653
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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.
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- Denied
The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and personality disorder, due to the need for further development of the record.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Appellant during its pendency.
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