The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate previous VA examinations and the need for updated medical records. A new VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran has ADD or ADHD, whether it is related to service, and whether it is caused by his major depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the need for a new VA examination due to inadequate previous examinations and missing medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19185699
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,084 · Granted: 20% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
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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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