Remanded (sent back)
The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder based on new and relevant evidence, but remanded it for a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence was received since the July 2020 rating decision, specifically Dr. A's psychiatric examination report and medical opinion which provided an acceptable diagnosis of PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109721
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