The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD is remanded. The claim for a higher rating for the right knee disability is also remanded.
The deciding factor: New evidence has been received that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's testimony regarding in-service stressors contributes to a more complete picture of the circumstances surrounding the origin of his in-service stressor. Additionally, the right knee disability requires further examination and updated treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), Degenerative joint disease and meniscus repair of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19145738
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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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