The Veteran's PTSD and TBI with PTSD are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension secondary to his PTSD. The claim is also being remanded for a VA examination.,The Veteran seeks service connection for visual impairment secondary to his TBI and/or migraines. The claim is being remanded for a VA examination.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right ear hearing loss secondary to his TBI. The claim is being remanded for a VA examination.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the inextricability of this issue with the PTSD and hypertension claims.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed as the initial rating for PTSD prior to January 31, 2017 has not been adjudicated.,The Veteran's hypertension was not officially diagnosed until May 2015, but he had elevated blood pressure readings during service. A VA examination and opinion are required to determine if his hypertension is related to service or secondary to PTSD.,A VA examination and opinion are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s visual impairment, including whether it is caused by TBI, migraines, or both.,The right ear hearing loss was not shown during service. A VA examination and opinion are required to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss is related to his TBI.,A VA examination and opinion are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s visual impairment, including whether it is caused by TBI, migraines, or both.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), TBI with PTSD, Hypertension, Visual Impairment, Right Ear Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19150475
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
Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
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