The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, requires further development due to conflicting evidence and etiology of his psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: There is conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service events. The Veteran contends he has PTSD resulting from his combat service in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- {"diagnosis":"PTSD","stressor_event":null,"service_connection_theory":"direct"}, {"diagnosis":"Depressive Disorder, NOS","stressor_event":null,"service_connection_theory":"secondary"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177439
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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