The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and need for a more thorough medical opinion regarding the appellant's mental state at the time of misconduct. The VA will conduct another search for missing records, obtain a supplemental statement from the appellant, and provide a VA medical opinion on his mental health.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there are incomplete service treatment records which need to be located before making a determination regarding the appellant's character of discharge and mental state at the time of misconduct.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified mental health condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20071603
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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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