The Veteran's ADHD was aggravated during service, and the Board has determined that it is incurred in service.
The deciding factor: ADHD was aggravated by service based on a review of medical records indicating worsening symptoms during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2009
- Citation
- 0913893
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a psychiatric examination and obtaining updated VA treatment records.
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