Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder because the VA did not properly notify the Veteran of alternative means to establish his stressor. A new examination is required.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA did not adequately inform the Veteran about alternative ways to corroborate his in-service personal assault, which is necessary for a PTSD claim based on such an event.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005092
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