The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his service-connected nightmare disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's last VA examination was conducted three years ago, and he has asserted that his condition has worsened since then.
- Claimed conditions
- nightmare disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19177905
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
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied a 70 percent rating for nightmare disorder prior to June 12, 2024, and remanded the issues of an increased rating for nightmare disorder, entitlement to TDIU prior to June 12, 2024, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial increased rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's nightmare disorder, as the symptoms more closely approximate mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected nightmare disorder, effective June 30, 2014.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, fatigue condition, sinusitis, and tinnitus. The claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for fibromyalgia and headache condition were remanded.
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