The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder NOS with panic attacks, and entitlement to a higher rating for the Veteran's heart condition. The claims are being returned for additional development.
The deciding factor: The claims were previously denied due to lack of PTSD diagnosis, but the Veteran has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder NOS with panic attacks. An updated examination is needed to determine the severity of his heart condition and a mental health evaluation is required to assess the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder NOS with panic attacks, heart condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20000156
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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter to obtain a medical opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart condition, considering potential service connection under the PACT Act.
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