The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder) is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that a VA examination should be conducted to determine the etiology of all acquired psychiatric disorders present during the period of the claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new and relevant evidence, including testimony about an in-service ship collision causing fear of a possible enemy attack. The Board found this sufficient for readjudication but remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of all acquired psychiatric disorders present during the period of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24042043
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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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