The case is remanded for further development of the record, specifically to obtain a retrospective opinion from a VA medical doctor regarding the nature and severity of service-connected TBI residuals and headaches prior to February 20, 2018, and their impact on the Veteran's occupational pursuits.
The deciding factor: The Board is unable to discern what period the examiner was discussing the nature and severity of the service connected TBI residuals and headaches prior to February 20, 2018, and the disabilities' impact on the Veteran's occupational pursuits prior to February 20, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25005892
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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