The Board has determined that the Veteran's character of discharge for the period from December 29, 2011 through February 14, 2014 does not constitute a bar to VA benefits. However, additional evidence is needed regarding his mental state at the time of misconduct.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that a VA examination and opinion are necessary to determine if the Veteran's behavior during the offenses leading to his discharge was due to psychiatric disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077044
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 21077044.
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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