The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his testimony at the Board hearing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that he was uncomfortable with the February 2014 VA examiner and did not convey all of his feelings and experiences. Therefore, a new VA examination is needed to provide an accurate diagnosis and opinion regarding the nature and likely etiology of any psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2018
- Citation
- 1809598
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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