The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD and concluded that the Veteran's acquired general psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, did not begin during service or was otherwise caused by his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no link between the Veteran's mental condition and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired General Psychiatric Disorder (to include PTSD), Dependent Personality Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2017
- Citation
- 1743838
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1743838.
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)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is reopened based on new evidence, but a definitive diagnosis cannot be made without an in-person examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the nature of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The VA is required to attempt to corroborate the Veteran’s reported stressors, obtain Social Security Administration records, and schedule a psychiatric examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions must be remanded to allow for further development of his claims, including verification of stressors and a comprehensive VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Dependent Personality Disorder. The Veteran's claims are pending further development to determine if these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.
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