The Board remands the issues of severance of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar II disorder, and entitlement to basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance due to a need for additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The November 2020 VA examination raised the theory of direct service connection, which was not adequately addressed by subsequent opinions, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar II disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24068253
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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