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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19185699
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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