The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD to ensure that VA's duty to assist is satisfied, including by obtaining a new examination and addressing the Veteran's concerns about the July 2018 VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the July 2018 VA examiner was not competent, and there are conflicting reports regarding the Veteran's ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with anxiety and depression
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25004645
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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