Veterans’ RightsAn independent resource for veterans
← All decisions
Remanded (sent back)

The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches, as an SOC was not properly sent to the Veteran, and the appeal must be readjudicated with new evidence.

The deciding factor: Due process requires that the appeal be remanded for consideration of extensive evidence associated with the claims file since 2008.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
May 28, 2025
Citation
25007239

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

We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.

This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.