The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge and whether this contributed to his misconduct. The AOJ is required to obtain updated treatment records, request a decision from the Navy Board of Correction of Naval Records, and conduct an examination by a VA clinician.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge in June 1983 and whether this contributed to his misconduct. Therefore, further development is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- borderline personality disorder, mixed personality disorder (immature passive-aggressive with histrionic dyssocial behavior), situational adjustment disorder with sociopathic features and an immature personality disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20064566
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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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