The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied, and the Board found that her symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematous (lupus) is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The examiner must determine if lupus is related to military service, either directly or secondary.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they did not result in total occupational and social impairment.,Lupus may be related to military service due to its onset during active duty. The examiner must determine if there is a direct or secondary relationship.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24039520
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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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