The Board remands the matter for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion on the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.
The deciding factor: The July 2023 VA medical opinion was found to be inadequate due to lack of consideration of lay statements regarding onset and continuity of symptomatology, and failure to address certain aspects of the Veteran's history.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with alcohol and cannabis use disorders, and adult antisocial behavior
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25006603
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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