The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in the veteran's statements and medical opinions regarding his claimed PTSD. The issue is whether he had a pre-existing condition that was aggravated by service or if it developed during service.
The deciding factor: There are inconsistent reports of traumatic events before and during active service, requiring clarification from the veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0843584
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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