The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected other specified depressive disorder is remanded due to the need for new VA examination and Social Security Administration records.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening psychiatric symptoms, including daily flashbacks, nightmares, agoraphobia, sleep deprivation, memory loss, inability to attend to activities of daily living, and suicidal ideation. The Board finds that remand is necessary due to the need for new VA examination and Social Security Administration records.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24007141
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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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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a new VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, including whether they are caused by active service or his service-connected disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 70 percent prior to August 18, 2025, for service-connected PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.
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