The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depression. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to determine the etiology of his current psychiatric condition and whether it was initially manifested during the presumptive period.
The deciding factor: The most recent medical evidence shows that the Veteran has been hospitalized multiple times with psychotic behaviors, which may indicate subsequent manifestations of an initial diagnosis of psychosis in April 2004. The Board finds this requires further examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorder is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, other than depression
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2010
- Citation
- 1029813
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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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