Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to verify in-service stressors and provide VA examinations for the claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but to include depression and an anxiety disorder, and a poly-substance abuse disorder.
The deciding factor: The Board failed to address evidence of certain in-service events and provided an inadequate analysis regarding the Veteran's testimony and diagnosis. The JMPR requires further development before making a decision on these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but to include depression and an anxiety disorder, Poly-substance abuse disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25012959
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