The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed emotions is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling him for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported that his condition has worsened since his last VA examination in April 2009, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed emotions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1411351
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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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