The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence has been submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Persistent Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Dysthymia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22029596
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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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- Granted
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