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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2017
- Citation
- 1743838
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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