The Veteran seeks service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically panic disorder with agoraphobia. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to clarify the nature and onset of his symptoms during active duty.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is required to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric condition had its onset or was aggravated by his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- panic disorder with agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1600908
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's TDIU and combined disability ratings have satisfied the criteria for special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status since September 18, 2018.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and substance abuse disorders.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for major depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for panic disorder with agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's mental disorder began during his active service and is caused by in-service events.
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