The case is remanded for further development, including a new medical opinion on the diagnosis and etiology of any psychiatric disorder found to be present, with specific attention to whether there was pre-existing PTSD or if it is related to service.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need for clarification regarding the Veteran's previous diagnoses of PTSD and the application of the presumption of soundness in her case.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18112479
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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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