The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and the earlier effective date for service connection are both pending. The case is being remanded to allow for a statement of the case on these issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has filed a notice of disagreement regarding the initial rating and effective date assigned for PTSD, which requires issuance of a statement of the case.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18110535
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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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