The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the RO relied on an April 2007 QTC examination. The Veteran testified that his condition has worsened since then and a new VA psychiatric examination is needed to determine the current severity of his PTSD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented testimony indicating his PTSD symptoms have increased in severity since the last examination, necessitating a new evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2010
- Citation
- 1032765
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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
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