The Veteran's other specified trauma stressor related disorder is rated at 50 percent, but the Board has determined that his symptoms do not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating. The case is remanded to allow for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's symptoms does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified trauma stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23039917
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include other specified trauma stressor related disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, based on the evidence showing that these conditions are etiologically related to active service.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma stressor related disorder and persistent depressive disorder. The Board found that there is a nexus between the Veteran's in-service MST event and his current psychiatric disorders.
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