The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for neurosis, finding that his symptoms were better characterized as PTSD with persistent depressive disorder. The Board concluded he did not have a separately diagnosed disability of neurosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claimed neurosis was found to be subsumed by his service-connected PTSD and thus does not warrant a separate diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- neurosis, irritability, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22015380
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has withdrawn the appeal for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of TBI and sleep apnea due to pre-decisional errors. Further examination is required on remand.
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