The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The decision is based on the evidence of record and the lack of specific records from Dr. K.A.P.
The deciding factor: The RO was unable to locate specific treatment records from Dr. K.A.P. that were cited in the Veteran's March 2009 statement.
- Claimed conditions
- variously diagnosed psychiatric disability, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1132008
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, has been dismissed due to his failure to respond to VA requests and provide necessary information.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of updated treatment records.
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