, the Veteran retained a private lawyer , Joseph R . Moore . In March 2016 , Mr . Moore cancelled the Veteran ' s hearing request . Because the Veteran is no longer represented by the FDVA , the Board finds it unnecessary to return the claims folder . In addition , the Board acknowledges the Veteran ' s representative ' s request for a stay of proceedings and a copy of the Veteran ' s claims file . However , given the disposition below , the Board finds no prejudice will attach by issuing this decision , as it is fully favorable to the Veteran regarding the issue on appeal . FINDING OF FACT The Veteran suffers from PTSD that is linked to a confirmed in