Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for PTSD and chronic fatigue syndrome. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for PTSD and hypertension are denied as there is no indication of an earlier intent to file a claim.
The deciding factor: There was no formal or informal communication indicating an intent to apply for benefits prior to August 28, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"}, {"condition_name":"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20065337
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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