The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and his claim for service connection is denied. The issue concerning Chapter 17 benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding back injury and bilateral atrophy of the testicles for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including adjustment disorder with depressed mood, was not found to be related to his military service due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the current condition and service. The Board also remanded the issues regarding back injury and bilateral atrophy of the testicles for further medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, Back injury, Bilateral atrophy of the testicles
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21074417
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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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