The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for panic attacks with agoraphobia is remanded due to the need for updated examination. The TDIU issue remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided new evidence suggesting his symptoms have worsened, necessitating a new VA examination to assess current disability level.
- Claimed conditions
- panic attacks, agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20067766
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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- Granted
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