The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include an anxiety disorder with phobias and depression and PTSD, is being remanded for a VA psychiatric examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record supports the Veteran's allegations of Scud missile attacks during his active military service in Bahrain. The Board finds that the Veteran should be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to his verified in-service stressor, i.e., exposure to Scud missile attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder with phobias and depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0910781
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
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