The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of prostate cancer and coronary artery bypass, as well as service connection for gout, hypertension, a left knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,Service connection for PTSD is also remanded because there has not been a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims require further examination as they involve complex medical determinations, including the need for updated medical records and examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions and their relationship to his military service.,Service connection for PTSD is remanded because there has not been a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate cancer, coronary artery bypass, gout, hypertension, left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20067434
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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