The Veteran's service-connected OCD and alcohol dependence are rated at 30 percent, but he seeks a higher rating. The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for an examination to assess the current severity of his OCD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have increased since his last VA examination in September 2013, and he is prescribed more medication for his OCD.
- Claimed conditions
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), alcohol dependence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19133185
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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