The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and he is now receiving a rating in excess of 30 percent for his left shoulder gunshot wound to muscle group III. The Veteran also received separate ratings for painful scars of the left shoulder and arthritis of the left shoulder.,The Veteran’s psychiatric disability remains an issue on appeal, with a remand required for further examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted is new and material, allowing the claim to be reopened. The Veteran's PTSD was not previously service-connected but has now been substantiated by additional evidence.,Further VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s psychiatric disability is related to his service or aggravated by his other disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)"}, {"condition_name":"Psychiatric Disability"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20001871
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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