The case is remanded to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to the appellant's discharge upgrade.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to a deficiency in the record existing prior to the appealed decision, specifically regarding character of discharge upgrade documentation from the appropriate service department.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24065280
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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