The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and examination to address the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders, as well as the severity of his cervical strain.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner was unable to provide a clear opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and service connection due to insufficient information. The VA examiner also could not determine the exact degree of limitation of motion for the Veteran's cervical strain without resorting to speculation, as he did not have an examination during a flare-up.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder, mood disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1753160
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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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