The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate rationale for a VA opinion on persistent depressive disorder. The Veteran's claim is now pending again with the expectation of obtaining new evidence or information.
The deciding factor: The July 2018 VA opinion was found to be inadequate and did not provide sufficient rationale for the diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, persistent depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23055382
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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
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