The Veteran's initial claim for PTSD and anxiety disorder was granted, with a rating of 30 percent from May 2, 2009 to June 3, 2012. The RO then increased the rating to 70 percent effective June 4, 2012. However, the case is now being remanded due to missing VA treatment records and a need for further development regarding total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim was initially granted with a lower rating, but later increased to its current level. The case is being remanded because the RO did not obtain all relevant VA treatment records and needs to determine if TDIU should be considered.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1408441
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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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