The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, is related to his periods of active duty or Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA) in the National Guard.
The deciding factor: Incomplete service records prevent a determination on whether the Veteran qualifies for ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA status, which is necessary for determining eligibility for VA benefits. The case is remanded to obtain this information and schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his periods of active duty or training.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder to include schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1011596
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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