The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder, requires further examination as there is insufficient evidence to make a decision on the claim. The Veteran must provide independent corroborating evidence of his claimed in-service stressor.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not contain sufficient information to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to service or any other event, including an in-service stressor that has been corroborated by credible independent supporting evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18152507
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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
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran meets the basic medical eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits due to his need for personal care services based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury. However, further clinical evaluation is needed to determine if participation in the program is in the Veteran's best interest.
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