The Veteran's ADHD is not service connected due to the VA examiners' opinions that it likely arose in childhood and was not related to service. The case is remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: VA examiners found no evidence of ADHD during service, and opined that it likely existed prior to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20068799
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Decisions by this judge: 2,242 · Granted: 24% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
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This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 20068799.
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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